Assertion and reason

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Reason

   One suits things that are counted, the other things that are measured.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   'Fewer' and 'less' are not interchangeable.

2. Reason

   One points out resemblance, the other difference.

   Verdict

   Both are true; the reason explains the assertion.

   Assertion

   'Compare to' and 'compare with' do different jobs.

3. Reason

   'Can' means to be able.

   Verdict

   The assertion is false and the reason is true.

   Assertion

   'Can' may be used wherever 'may' would fit.

Explanation