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Is the phrase 'less boys' correct?


User Alexblae
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No.

You would need to use "there are less boys than girls in the room". Clearly that is incorrect.

Instead use "there are fewer boys than girls...".

Hope this helps.

User JiTHiN
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what is this for and i think so
User Odalet
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