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Fewer vs Less

It comes down to whether you can count it.

  • FEWER — for things you can count. fewer goats, fewer coins.
  • LESS — for amounts you can't count. less water, less noise.

Quick tip: if you could put a number on it, use fewer; otherwise less.

Question 1

I have ___ goats than you.

Question 2

Please add ___ salt next time.

Question 3

There were ___ people at the volcano picnic this year.

Question 4

With money and coins in my pocket, I bought a smaller goat.

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