The more carefully you read the instructions, ______ mistakes you will make.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. the fewer
- Step 1: The pattern 'the more ..., the ...' needs a comparative with 'the'. Step 2. 'Mistakes' is countable, so 'fewer' is used. Answer: the fewer. Why not the others: 'less' goes with uncountable nouns and 'the least' is a superlative.
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