Lexica Language Institute

Level: upper-intermediate
Category: grammar
Topic: countable/uncountable

Use fewer (countables) or less (uncountables, adjectives) in the following sentences.

You should try to make _________ mistakes on this exam than on the last one.
The voter turnout has been very low. ________ people voted in this election than at any time in history.
People who have high blood pressure should put ________ salt in their food
In general today, there are ___________ obstacles to women assuming leadership positions.
There has been ___________ rain this year than any in the past 20 years.
It is not always true that more police means ___________ crime.
With the widespread use of computers and word processors, the typewriter is much _______ necessary in the modern office.
Unemployment is rising this year. __________ positions are unfilled now than at this time last year.
The pension system needs an overhaul. There are more retired people and ___________ workers paying into the system.
Due to enviromental problems and political issues, we need to become _________ dependent on oil as a power source.
If you compare today's music with the 60's pop scene, there are ___________ talented performers today.
You don't have to become a vegetarian, but eating _________ meat may be better for your health.

Created: 2008-06-06
Updated: 2008-06-06