Question

There are no less than fifty packets of noodles in the carton.( correct the sentence)

1. There are not less than fifty packets of noodles in the carton.
2. There are no fewer than fifty packets of noodles in the carton.
3. There are not few than fifty packets of noodles in the carton.
4. There are not lesser than fifty packets of noodles in the carton.

• A. iv only
• B. ii only
• C. All
• D. ii, iv

Answer 1

Answer:

B. ii only

• "Fewer" is used with countable nouns (like packets, apples, books).

• "Less" is used with uncountable nouns (like water, sugar, money).

• Since “packets” is countable, the correct comparative word is “fewer”, not “less.”

Why the other options are wrong

1. ❌ There are not less than fifty packets…
   → Incorrect use of “less” with a countable noun.

2. ✅ There are no fewer than fifty packets…
   → Correct (uses “fewer” for countable nouns).

3. ❌ There are not few than fifty packets…
   → Wrong grammar; “few” cannot be used with “than.”

4. ❌ There are not lesser than fifty packets…
   → “Lesser” is not used this way; it modifies singular uncountable nouns (e.g., a lesser amount).