Grammar: Fewer, Fewest and Less, Least, 3.10 (Quiz)

Less, least, fewer, and fewest are used in comparing things.

• True

• False

Use less and least with noncount nouns.

• True

• False

Use fewer and fewest with count nouns.

• True

• False

Count nouns name things that cannot be counted: birds, trees, children.

• True

• False

Noncount nouns name things that can be counted: water, food, patience.

• True

• False

Pick the phrase that is written incorrectly.

• fewer sunflowers

• least rocks

• fewest tools

Pick the phrase that is written incorrectly.

• less rain

• few clouds

• fewer wind

Pick the phrase that is written incorrectly.

• least amount

• fewer snow

• less water

Pick the phrase that is written incorrectly.

• fewest trees

• least sun

• fewer moisture

Pick the phrase that is written incorrectly.

• less plants

• least food

• fewer mountains