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Page 1: Erroneous English -  Less vs. Fewer

Erroneous English Lesson #2

By: H. E. Colby, author of Top 150 Business English Ace Vocabulary Words

a production of businessenglishace.com

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Erroneous English Lesson #2

Less vs. Fewer

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Erroneous English Lesson #2

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Erroneous English Lesson #2

Less – Use with uncountable nouns.

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Erroneous English Lesson #2

Less – Use with uncountable nouns.

EX: Charlie has less money after gambling in Las Vegas.

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Erroneous English Lesson #2

Fewer – Use with countable nouns.

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Erroneous English Lesson #2

Fewer – Use with countable nouns.

EX: Fewer students are taking chemistry classes this year.

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Erroneous English Lesson #2

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