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