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    The document provides guidance on using the words "less" and "fewer". It states that "fewer" should be used to describe countable objects, while "less" should be used to describe uncountable objects. It provides examples showing "fewer oranges" but "less orange juice".

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    The document provides guidance on using the words "less" and "fewer". It states that "fewer" should be used to describe countable objects, while "less" should be used to describe uncountable objects. It provides examples showing "fewer oranges" but "less orange juice".

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    The document provides guidance on using the words "less" and "fewer". It states that "fewer" should be used to describe countable objects, while "less" should be used to describe uncountable objects. It provides examples showing "fewer oranges" but "less orange juice".

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    577 views2 pages

    Fewer Less

    Uploaded by

    kiritosama
    The document provides guidance on using the words "less" and "fewer". It states that "fewer" should be used to describe countable objects, while "less" should be used to describe uncountable objects. It provides examples showing "fewer oranges" but "less orange juice".

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    Name: ____________________________

    Using the Words Less & Fewer


    Many people confuse the words less and fewer. Here's how you can
    tell which word to use:
    If you can count the objects, use the word fewer.
    If the objects are not countable, use the word less.
    examples:
    There are fewer oranges in the bowl, now that you have eaten some.
    My glass has less orange juice than yours.

    1.

    There were __________________ rainy days this month than last month.

    2.

    It took me __________________ than an hour to complete my homework.

    3.

    My little sister has __________________ money in her piggy bank than I do.

    4.

    The swimming pool has __________________ water than it did last week.

    5.

    There were __________________ students absent from class today.

    6.

    This bedroom has __________________ space than we need.

    7.

    This tomato plant has __________________ tomatoes than that plant.

    8.

    Nate weighs __________________ than Joey.

    9.

    A small car uses __________________ gasoline than a large one.

    10.

    Since I studied for my spelling test this week, I made __________________


    mistakes.

    Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com

    ANSWER KEY

    Using the Words Less & Fewer


    Many people confuse the words less and fewer. Here's how you can
    tell which word to use:
    If you can count the objects, use the word fewer.
    If the objects are not countable, use the word less.
    examples:
    There are fewer oranges in the bowl, now that you have eaten some.
    My glass has less orange juice than yours.

    1.

    There were fewer rainy days this month than last month.

    2.

    It took me less than an hour to complete my homework.

    3.

    My little sister has less money in her piggy bank than I do.

    4.

    The swimming pool has less water than it did last week.

    5.

    There were fewer students absent from class today.

    6.

    This bedroom has less space than we need.

    7.

    This tomato plant has fewer tomatoes than that plant.

    8.

    Nate weighs less than Joey.

    9.

    A small car uses less gasoline than a large one.

    10.

    Since I studied for my spelling test this week, I made fewer mistakes.

    Super Teacher Worksheets - www.superteacherworksheets.com

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