Question

In which of the following sentences is the quantifier 'fewer' used INCORRECTLY?
a) I have received fewer advices from my mother than my father.
b) Raghu will need fewer tools than what you have.
c) Jim's requirement is fewer than your requirement.
d) The pain received by him were fewer so no action was taken.

• A. b and d
• B. a,c,d
• C. a,b,c
• D. c and d

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The quantifier” fewer” should be used with countable nouns, advice” and” requirements” are incorrect usage. The correct form is” advice” (uncountable) and” requirement” (singular).