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“MORE” “Cookies” is a COMMON MISTAKES “FEWER” AND “LESS”
“More” is used to show that there countable noun. It is important to remember the distinction between countable
is a greater quantity or amount of and uncountable nouns when using “fewer” and “less.”
something. It is used with both
countable and uncountable nouns. “Fewer” is only used with “Less” is only used with
plural countable nouns. uncountable nouns.

“Milk” is an
uncountable noun.

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“MORE THAN,” “LESS THAN,” AND “FEWER THAN”

“More than” is used when
talking about amounts or
“Even” can be added for emphasis. “More and more” shows that the quantities of countable and
amount is increasing over time.
uncountable nouns.

“FEWER” AND “LESS” “Fewer than” is used for
“Fewer” and “less” are “People” is a plural countable noun. groups of people or things.
used to show that there
is a smaller quantity or
amount or something. “Less than” is used when
“fewer” belongs with talking about amounts,
plural countable nouns distances, time, and money.
and “less” with
uncountable nouns. “Fuel” is an uncountable noun.

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