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piyoosh roy

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· 1 Months ago

contradictory explanation??? (Question:609660.1)

contradictory explanation???

Question:

DIRECTION: In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

There were fifteen boys less than the normal strength.

Options:
A)

There were fifteen

B)

boys less than

C)

the normal strength

D)

No error.

Solution:

Ans: (b)

Replace ‘less’ with ‘fewer’. ’Fewer’ is always is used with countable noun while ‘less’ is always used with uncountable noun.

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· 1 Months ago

Dear Student,

As the number of students has been countable (15 fewer), the use of the word "less" would be inappropriate, regardless of the common mistakes in our usual discussions. You could find more information and videos even through the web when you search for the "use of less and fewer" topic.

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