The human body is susceptible to less illnesses, whether vir

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by BTGmoderatorDC » Tue Mar 12, 2019 5:34 am

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The human body is susceptible to less illnesses, whether viral or bacterial, when it receives appropriate nutrition and regular exercise.

1) susceptible to less illnesses, whether viral or bacterial, when it receives appropriate nutrition and regular exercise

2) susceptible to fewer illnesses, whether viral or bacterial, when it receives regular exercise and appropriate nutrition

3) fewer illness, whether viral or bacterial, when it receives suitable nutrition and regular exercise

4) less susceptible to illnesses, whether viral or bacterial, when it receives appropriate nutrition and regular exercise

5) susceptible to fewer illnesses, whether viral or bacterial, when it receives regular exercise and nutrition appropriate to its need

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Source: Economist GMAT

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by deloitte247 » Sat Mar 23, 2019 12:46 pm

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If you are not sure a noun is countable or uncountable, how do you select "less" or "fewer" correctly? Less + Uncountable noun----->you should think about "fewer"
Fewer+countable noun------> the noun must be plural. If you see singular noun-----> you should think about "less".

OPTION A:- INCORRECT
Wrong in this sentence, illnesses is countable ----->"less" is incorrect.

OPTION B:- CORRECT
Using the tip provided, this is correct option.
Fewer + countable noun----->the noun must be plural. If you see singular noun ---> you should think about "less"

OPTION C:- INCORRECT
Wrong meaning (3) deletes "susceptible" The human body is fewer illnesses Does not make any sense.

OPTION D:- INCORRECT
Wrong meaning. This option switch less before susceptible. Hence, it changes intended meaning.

OPTION E:- INCORRECT
When it receives regular exercise and nutrition appropriate to its need

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