The difference between "fewer" and "less" is:

A They are interchangeable

B "Fewer" for countable items; "less" for uncountable quantities

C "Less" for countable items

D "Fewer" for mass nouns

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

"Fewer" = countable (fewer books). "Less" = uncountable (less water). A common error: "less items" should be "fewer items."

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "The difference between "fewer" and "less" is:" is Option B: "Fewer" for countable items; "less" for uncountable quantities.

The other options — A) They are interchangeable, C) "Less" for countable items, D) "Fewer" for mass nouns — are incorrect for this Praxis Exam Prep question. As explained above: "Fewer" = countable (fewer books). "Less" = uncountable (less water). A common error: "less items" should be "fewer items."

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The difference between "fewer" and "less" is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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