1 Which of the following sentences correctly uses the words

1. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the words \"fewer\" and \"less\"?

a) Less customers are inclined to shop online.

b) Fewer the traffic, the better it is for pedestrians.

c) Fewer customers are opting for health insurance plans at present.

d) Customers are buying less books.

e) Less than ten employees attended the meeting.

2. Which of the following sentences has a dangling/misplaced modifier?

a) We have compiled a list of selected candidates using the information we gathered during the selection process.

b) Rory was asked to create a report on the implications of implementing the controversial new policy.

c) On Wednesday, the council decided to apply for a grant.

d) Aaron was asked to revamp the company website to make it appear more sophisticated.

e) The company charges its customers only after they have signed the sales slip.

3. You have received an email from a customer who claims that his package contained a size \"M\" T-shirt as opposed to the size \"L\" T-shirt that he had ordered. Which of the following openings handles the subject most positively?

a) A replacement size \"L\" T-shirt has been shipped and will reach you by tomorrow.

b) We are sorry, but we could not entertain your order.

c) We are sorry; we will be sending a replacement at the earliest that is of the size you ordered.

d) The error is because of a newly hired employee who is unfamiliar with our system.

e) A size \"L\" version of your T-shirt was unavailable; hence a size \"M\" version was shipped.

Solution

1. Which of the following sentences correctly uses the words \"fewer\" and \"less\"?

a) Less customers are inclined to shop online. Incorrect: it should be FEWER customers

b) Fewer the traffic, the better it is for pedestrians. Incorrect: it should be LESS the traffic

c) Fewer customers are opting for health insurance plans at present.. Correct FEWER

d) Customers are buying less books. Correct Less

e) Less than ten employees attended the meeting. Correct LESS

Use “fewer” whenever you are describing anything that can be counted.2. Which of the following sentences has a dangling/misplaced modifier?

2. Which of the following sentences has a dangling/misplaced modifier?

a) We have compiled a list of selected candidates using the information we gathered during the selection process.

Dangling: selected

b) Rory was asked to create a report on the implications of implementing the controversial new policy.

Dangling: implications

c) On Wednesday, the council decided to apply for a grant.

Dangling: grant

d) Aaron was asked to revamp the company website to make it appear more sophisticated.

No dangling

e) The company charges its customers only after they have signed the sales slip.

Danling : Only

3. You have received an email from a customer who claims that his package contained a size \"M\" T-shirt as opposed to the size \"L\" T-shirt that he had ordered. Which of the following openings handles the subject most positively?

a) A replacement size \"L\" T-shirt has been shipped and will reach you by tomorrow.