Practice NET Natural Sciences questions with answers and explanations.
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'Water' is uncountable, so the comparative quantifier is 'less.'
'Fewer' is used with plural countable nouns.
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'Mistakes' is a plural countable noun.
The comparative quantifier 'fewer' is therefore correct.
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'Every' is followed by a singular countable noun.
It refers individually to all members of the group.
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Before a noun phrase with 'the,' the normal order is 'both the books.'
'Both of' would require a pronoun or 'the' before the noun.
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'Both' refers to the two brothers together and agrees with the plural verb.
The sentence states that the two share the same profession.
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Names of meals usually take no article when used generally.
An article is added only when the meal is specifically described.
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'Either' means one or the other of two choices.
It is the correct determiner for a free choice between two items.
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Musical instruments commonly take the definite article after 'play.'
Therefore, 'plays the violin' is correct.
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Superlative adjectives normally take the definite article.
'The best' identifies the highest-ranking student.
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'One' begins with the consonant sound /w/.
The sound, not the written letter, determines the article.
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Names of mountain ranges take the definite article.
Individual mountain names generally do not.
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'Few' with a plural countable noun emphasizes an insufficient number.
The need to buy more confirms this negative meaning.
