Fewer vs. Less Usage Rules

The video tutorial explains the difference between 'fewer' and 'less', a common grammatical mistake. 'Fewer' is used for countable items, while 'less' is for uncountable items. Examples include 'fewer pages' and 'less milk'. Exceptions exist, particularly with time and weight, where 'less' is used for singular nouns and 'fewer' for plural nouns. Practice sentences are provided to reinforce the rule.

What is the basic rule for using 'fewer' and 'less'?

• Use 'fewer' for countable items and 'less' for uncountable items.

• Use 'fewer' for both countable and uncountable items.

• Use 'fewer' for uncountable items and 'less' for countable items.

• Use 'fewer' for singular nouns and 'less' for plural nouns.

Which of the following is a countable item?

• Money

• Goals

• Milk

• Rain

Which sentence correctly uses 'less'?

• I have less coins than you.

• He scored less goals this season.

• She read less pages than him.

• There is less milk in the fridge.

In the sentence 'I hope there is less rain today', why is 'less' used?

• Because rain is a plural noun.

• Because rain is a singular noun.

• Because rain is uncountable.

• Because rain is countable.

Which word should be used in the sentence: 'There are ___ bananas in the basket today'?

• less

• fewer

• more

• many

Why is 'less' used in the sentence 'I run less than ten kilometers'?

• Because kilometers is a singular noun.

• Because kilometers is a plural noun.

• Because kilometers is countable.

• Because kilometers is uncountable.

Which of the following is an exception to the 'fewer' and 'less' rule?

• Mistakes

• Coins

• Time

• Books

What is the correct usage in the sentence: 'There is ___ space in the room'?

• many

• more

• less

• fewer

Which sentence correctly uses 'fewer'?

• He drank fewer milk today.

• There are fewer mistakes in this essay.

• She has fewer money than him.

• I hope for fewer rain tomorrow.

What should you remember to avoid grammatical errors?

• Use 'fewer' for both countable and uncountable items.

• Use 'fewer' for uncountable items and 'less' for countable items.

• Use 'fewer' for countable items and 'less' for uncountable items.

• Use 'fewer' for singular nouns and 'less' for plural nouns.