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When would you use “number”?
When the thing you are talking about is countable.
When would you use “amount”?
When the thing you are talking about is not countable.
The ___ of sugar in the recipe is too much.
Amount
The ___ of cookies on the plate is five.
Number
The ___ of water in the glass is decreasing.
Amount
The ___ of books on the shelf is impressive.
Number
She was surprised by the ___ of work she had to do.
Amount
The ___ of students in the class is growing.
Number
The ___ of time spent on homework is significant.
Amount
The ___ of cars in the parking lot has increased.
Number
He was worried about the ___ of money he spent.
Amount
The ___ of pages in this book is 300.
Number
When would you use “fewer”?
When the thing you are talking about is countable.
When would you use “less”?
When the thing you are talking about is not countable.
I need to drink ___ coffee in the morning.
Less
There are ___ apples in the basket than yesterday.
Fewer
She spends ___ time on social media now.
Less
He has ___ assignments to complete this week.
fewer
The recipe calls for ___ salt than usual.
Less
There are ___ students in the classroom today.
Fewer
We have ___ space in this new apartment.
Less
I bought ___ groceries this time.
Fewer
Try to use ___ paper when printing.
Less
___ people attended the meeting than expected.
Fewer
When would you use “many”?
When the thing you are talking about is countable.
When would you use “much”?
When the thing you are talking about is not countable.
There isn't ___ milk left in the fridge.
Much
She has ___ friends at school.
Many
How ___ money do you need for the trip?
Much
There are ___ books on the shelf.
Many
He doesn't have ___ time to finish the project.
Much
___ students attended the lecture.
Many
I don't have ___ interest in that topic.
Much
How ___ chairs do we need for the event?
Many
There's not ___ sugar in the jar.
Much
She received ___ gifts on her birthday.
Many
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