Intermediate | Confusing Words Lesson 27 LEVEL 6
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Confusing Words
Lesson 27 | Less or Fewer
Less EXAMPLES
Example Sentences:
There is less cheese on the plate.
I ate less food than she did.
I have less time to do this work.
I have less money than I actually need.
Tips for using Less
“Less” is used for time, money, or other uncountable nouns
Rob has less time to play and finish the game.
Kenny has less money than he needs.
Troy drank less water than what the doctor ordered.
People want to spend less money and save up more.
Example Dialogue:
Lance : I think it’s better to have a job which requires less time.
Kurt
: But you can’t earn more money if you work for a small amount of time.
Lance : I know that, but I would like to spend more time with my wife on account of
her illness. Time can’t be borrowed. The less time I work, the more we can be
together.
Kurt
: I agree. It must be very difficult for you to spend even one second apart from
her.
DEFINITION:
LESS: is used for time, money, or other uncountable nouns
Less
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Lesson 27 | Less or Fewer
Fewer EXAMPLES
Example Sentences:
In the future, there will be fewer coins in circulation.
Fewer people follow the traditions during the New Year.
There were fewer dishes prepared for the meal today.
There were fewer casualties from fireworks this year.
Tips for using Fewer
“Fewer” is used with countable nouns
I study at night since there are fewer distractions than during the day.
She has fewer friends than she had 10 years ago.
They are selling fewer items this week.
The actress has fewer fans compared to before.
Example Dialogue:
Van : Are you done with all the paper work?
Den: Yes. I finished it earlier because our boss gave me fewer tasks today.
Van : That’s great. Then we can go to the store this afternoon since we both have
fewer things on the agenda.
Den: Yes! Isn’t it awesome!?
DEFINITION:
FEWER: used with countable nouns
Fewer
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Lesson 27 | Less or Fewer
PRACTICE
Answer less or fewer (in a correct form) to complete the sentences.
1 | It’s a better job, but they pay you
2 | There were
money.
days with low temperatures this year compared to the previous one.
3 | Nowadays, people are buying
newspapers.
4 | Ironically, when I’m on tour, I listen to
5 | People want to spend
6|
music.
time in traffic jams.
students are opting to study science-related subjects.
7 | I have
time than usual to do this work.
8 | There are
9 | I have
pigeons in Trafalgar Square than there used to be.
money than I need.
10 | I drank
water than she did.
APPLICATION:
Create your own sentences using less or fewer.
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EXERCISE
Answer less or fewer (in a correct form) to complete the sentences.
(Iza is having a problem with getting rid of her pimples.)
Iza
: What beauty products do you use?
Mandy : I use this facial wash from the online shop. I think it’s very effective for my face since
I notice _________ pimples these days.
Iza
: That’s awesome. I like purchasing products online as well, as I have to spend
time in the mall.
Mandy : I’ll send you the link to their shop. I’ve heard they’re on sale, so they might
have
Iza
items in stock now.
: All right. I’ll try to check if they still have it. I hope they do. I only have
than
a week to prepare for the event and I need to get rid of my pimples.
Mandy
: Don’t worry. As soon as you have the item, you won’t have to worry about them
any longer.
APPLICATION:
Create your own dialogue using fewer or less with your teacher.
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