Mastering Fewer vs Less in English Grammar

The video tutorial explains the difference between 'fewer' and 'less', common mistakes, and how to use them correctly. 'Fewer' is used for countable items, while 'less' is for uncountable items. Examples include pages, coins, and goals for 'fewer', and rain, milk, and money for 'less'. Exceptions to the rule are discussed, particularly with time and weight, and the distinction between singular and plural nouns is highlighted. The tutorial provides practice sentences to reinforce learning.

What word should be used when referring to countable items?

• least

• less

• fewest

• fewer

If you can count the items individually, which word is appropriate to use?

• fewer

• less

• lesser

• smaller

Which of the following is an example of an uncountable item?

• goals

• money

• mistakes

• coins

Choose the correct word for the sentence: 'There should be ___ interruptions during the meeting.'

• lesser

• fewer

• less

• smallest

What word fits this sentence: 'I hope there is ___ rain today.'

• fewer

• less

• lesser

• smallest

Which word is used for items that cannot be counted individually?

• fewer

• smaller

• less

• least

For the sentence completion: '___ players attended the match than expected.', which is correct?

• Smaller

• Least

• Fewer

• Less

How should you refer to a singular noun when discussing quantity?

• fewest

• lesser

• less

• fewer

In the context of weight or time, which word is generally appropriate?

• less

• fewer

• least

• smaller

What should you use when referring to a plural noun in terms of quantity?

• less

• fewer

• lesser

• least