Usage of Fewer, Less, Further, and Among

This video tutorial covers several pairs of commonly confused English words: 'among' vs. 'between', 'farther' vs. 'further', and 'fewer' vs. 'less'. It explains the correct usage of each pair, providing examples to illustrate the differences. The tutorial aims to clarify these distinctions to help learners use these words accurately in their writing and speech.

Which word should you use when referring to exactly two items?

• Between

• Among

• Farther

• Less

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'among'?

• I hope to score among an 85 and a 95.

• She walked among the students.

• The plane flew among those two trees.

• I am standing among Jeff and George.

Which word is used to describe measurable physical distance?

• Further

• Farther

• Less

• Among

Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'further'?

• He can run further than me.

• Luke's house is further away than I thought.

• We need to discuss this further.

• The rocket went further up than I could see.

Which word should be used with countable nouns?

• Further

• Fewer

• Less

• Between

Which sentence correctly uses 'less'?

• Sam weighs less than Paul.

• We have fewer coffee than you.

• Water has less calories than tea.

• Sally scored less points than Lucy.

Which of the following is a correct use of 'fewer'?

• She has fewer apples than me.

• We need fewer space.

• There is fewer air in this room.

• I have fewer courage than you.

Which word should be used with uncountable nouns?

• Farther

• Fewer

• Between

• Less

Which sentence correctly uses 'fewer'?

• She has fewer pages than me.

• We need fewer space.

• There is fewer air in this room.

• I have fewer confidence than you.

Which of the following is a correct use of 'less'?

• We need less apples.

• There is less air in this room.

• She has less pages than me.

• I have less brain cells than you.