Question

In the blanks, write "fewer" or "less," whichever is the correct form. PLEASE HELP

I brought ____apples than John.
I have _____work to do today.
I have ____money than I would like.
There are _____girls than boys in class.
I have _____chores to do tomorrow.
To lose weight, eat ____calories.
I have ___homework today.
Do we need more eggs or _____?
When I am a senior, I will take ____classes.
I would like to carry ____weight in my backpack.

Answer 1

Fewer. Less. Less. Fewer. Fewer. Less. Less. Less. Fewer. Less

Answer 2

Answer: I brought fewer apples than John.
Explanation: Fewer is used when discussing countable things. In this case, you are comparing apples.

Answer: I have less work to do Today.
Explanation: Less is used got singular mass nouns.

Answer: I have less money then I would like.
Explanation: We are talking about money, but not exactly dollars so you can fewer dollars, but less money so the answer is less.

Answer: There are fewer girls than boys.

Answer: I have less chores to do Tomorrow.

Answer: To lose weight, eat fewer calories.

Answer: I have less homework Today.

Answer: Do we need more eggs or fewer?

Answer: When I am a senior, I will take fewer classes.

Answer: I would like to carry less weight in my backpack.