I read the letter from a reader irritated by the more common usage of “less” versus the more correct usage of “fewer” in commercials [Nov. 28, “Bad Grammar Misleads Kids”] with some amusement. I’m a ...

People who are careful about their grammar take extra care with “less” and “fewer.” Most of the time, the results are good. “Ben has fewer worries this year” sounds better than “Ben has less worries ...

Poorer children are less likely to go to grammar schools even if they are high achievers. It’s not certain if this is because poorer children are less likely to apply, or less likely to get in, or a ...

MOST Slovaks are quick and competent learners of foreign languages, but under the former teaching regime an emphasis on grammar usage meant that less attention was given to communication ...

Here at the copy desk, I’m confident we can all count ourselves among the ranks of the world’s grammar enthusiasts. Nothing rustles my jimmies quite like seeing a misused “there,” “their” or “they’re.