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SSC CHSL 2022 PYQ — Question 19

SSC CHSL - 26 May 2022 - Shift 2 • English • Q19

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Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence.

Robin has less marbles than George.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. fewer marbles.

  • The underlined part of the given sentence "less marbles" is incorrect.
  • "Less" should be used with uncountable nouns.
  • "Fewer" should be used with countable nouns like "marbles".
  • The correct sentence would be: Robin has fewer marbles than George.