Two are true, one is not

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. False statement

   'different than' is preferred

   Statements

   1. 'different from' is correct
   2. 'different than' is not permissible
   3. 'different than' is preferred

2. False statement

   'affect' means a result

   Statements

   1. 'affect' means a result
   2. 'affect' means to influence
   3. 'effect' as a noun means a result

3. False statement

   'less' suits countable things

   Statements

   1. 'fewer' suits countable things
   2. 'less' suits countable things
   3. 'less' should not replace 'fewer'

Explanation