Fill in the blank: There were ________ than fifty people at the concert. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Fill in the blank: There were ________ than fifty people at the concert.
A. less
B. fewer
C. least
D. little
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
People are countable, so 'fewer' is correct for comparative.

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Question #1
Spot the error: 'He is inferior than his brother in intelligence.'
A. than
B. inferior
C. in
D. No error

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
'Inferior' takes 'to', not 'than'.

This question belongs to: English Adjectives
Question #2
Fill in the blank: 'The ________ soldiers were honoured.'
A. wounded
B. wounds
C. wound
D. wounding

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Past participle 'wounded' as adjective.

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Question #3
Fill in the blank: 'She is ________ than her brother.'
A. more studious
B. studious
C. studiouser
D. studiousest

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Comparative 'more studious'.

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