mdcat english MCQ #811

Which sentence uses 'fewer' correctly?

mdcat english MCQ #811

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which sentence uses 'fewer' correctly?

    • A) Less people attended the event.
    • B) Fewer items were sold.
    • C) Less books were returned.
    • D) Fewer time was spent.

    Answer: Fewer items were sold.

    Explanation: Fewer counts discrete items. Less applies to uncountable nouns like time. MDCAT and USAT English reward precise grammar and vocabulary usage.