3knuckles
3knuckles t1_jaefx9w wrote
Reply to LPT - Don't know if it's less or fewer? 'Fewer' is a more precise word than "less". Say the sentence in your head, and try "fewer" first. Generally speaking, if that word fits, it is correct. by RPoliticsModsFU
Some water. Less water. 10 things. Fewer things.
This is the pattern, but it's not always followed.
3knuckles t1_j9xdgm5 wrote
Serious - take acting classes. I wouldn't change who you are, you sound fine. But if you want, learn how actors appear different to how they feel.
3knuckles t1_j12no7u wrote
If there's something troubling me, I find thinking about it helpful. Might be a work situation, or a conversation at home, or the meaning of life. Just take some time.
3knuckles t1_jaeh5tt wrote
Reply to comment by RPoliticsModsFU in LPT - Don't know if it's less or fewer? 'Fewer' is a more precise word than "less". Say the sentence in your head, and try "fewer" first. Generally speaking, if that word fits, it is correct. by RPoliticsModsFU
You can't have fewer of something that can't be counted. You can't have one sand or ten water. So for those you have to say less. If you can count it, then you should say fewer rather than less.
Teaching kids this stuff isn't a priority so many people never learn the rules.