Further, Farther, Fewer, Less, Effect, Affect, Then, Than,

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Effect

a result or a consequence.

Affect or Effect? Another drought will _______________________ the wheat crop.

Affect

Affect or Effect? He did not want the scandal to _______________________ the outcome of the election.

Affect

Affect or Effect? The movie had a big _______________________ on her.

Effect

Affect or Effect? The silence was not the _______________________ Barry wanted.

Effect

Affect or Effect? To understand history we must often look at an event's cause and _______________________

Effect

Further or Farther? Countries that are _______________________ away from the equator are usually colder.

Farther

Further or Farther? It is no _______________________ to Jane's house than to mine.

Farther

Further or Farther? She would not go one step _______________________ until she had a drink of water.

Farther

Further or Farther? The tired horse could go no _______

Farther

Less or Fewer? Florida ships ________ tons of sugar today than it did last decade.

Fewer

Less or Fewer? Chinese food uses _______ grams of cheese per serving than Mexican food.

Fewer

Less or Fewer? There are _______ markers in the cabinet today than yesterday.

Fewer

Less or Fewer? This spring, I plan to spend_______ Euros travelling than I did last year.

Fewer

Less or Fewer? ________ automobiles cross the bridge at night than in the afternoon.

Fewer

Further or Farther? Before you say anything _____________, I must tell you a secret.

Further

Further or Farther? If Calvin has any _______________________ ideas on the project, he should tell the teacher.

Further

Further or Farther? James went _______________________ down the road to find a gas station.

Further

Further or Farther? My mother said we would discuss the problem _____________________ when we got home.

Further

Further or Farther? The silent field gave _________________ encouragement to the shy deer looking for a quiet place.

Further

Further or Farther? They expected no __________delays.

Further

Less or Fewer? Energy-efficient appliances consume ______ electricity than older appliances.

Less

Less or Fewer? anice exhibits________emotional outbursts than Alicia.

Less

Then or Than? He talks more slowly _________ Evan does.

Than

Then or Than? My sister makes better grades _______________________ my brother.

Than

Then or Than? That picture is prettier ____________________ the other.

Than

Then or Than? Today was hotter _______________________ we thought it would be.

Than

Then or Than? If Carrie doesn't find the library book, _______________________ she must pay a fine.

Then

Then or Than? It was _______________________ that Kirk realized his mistake.

Then

Then or Than? The game was tied, ___________________ our team scored.

Then

then

at that time

than

comparison

Further

metaphorical, or figurative, distance.

Farther

physical distance

Affect

to have an impression, influence, or effect on something.

Fewer

used when referring to things that can be counted.

Less

used when referring to uncountable and usually abstract nouns. I have less patience than Tod.


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