Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the part of the sentence that has an error and mark your answer as (a), (b), (c), (d) or (e).

You need (a)/ less friends (b)/ because (c)/ you must devote (d)/ attention to studies. (e)

  1. (a)

  2. (b)

  3. (c)

  4. (d)

  5. (e)
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B Correct answer
Explanation

We use fewer for things we count (individually), and less for things we measure. So, 'less' needs to be replaced by 'few' or 'fewer'.

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