Which Word When

Question 0

Fewer VS Less

Answer 0

Fewer: used when referring to items that can be counted.
ex) Yanni complained that he had received fewer presents than his sister.
Less: used when referring to items that cannot be counted.
ex) Rodney’s parents loved him less than they loved his sister.

Question 1

Number Vs Amount

Answer 1

Number: referring to a group of things that can be counted.
ex) Faith concealed a number of gummy bears in her closet.
Amount: referring to a group of things that cannot be counted.
ex) Faith drank a certain amount of soda everyday.

Question 2

Aggravate VS Irritate

Answer 2

Aggravate: is to make a condition worse.
Irritate: is to annoy.

Question 3

Famous vs Infamous

Answer 3

Famous: Girl you know that.
Infamous: famous in a bad way (notorious)

Question 4

Disinterested VS Uniterested

Answer 4

Disinterested: suggests impartiality.

Uninterested: suggests boredom.