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Aug 28 2009   4:13PM GMT

Less or fewer?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
CIO, less or fewer, quantities, commonly confused words, Business writing, Quiz
typing Which is correct?
I use disposable email accounts because I’m trying to get ____ junk messages in my main accounts.
a. less
b. fewer

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Sep 23 2008   11:49AM GMT

Quiz: Writing for business — amount or number?



Posted by: Ivy Wigmore
Business writing, grammar, amount/number, quantities
bean-jar.jpg Which is correct?
The CEO refused to speculate about the ________ of new employees that would be hired for the project.
a. amount
b. number

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