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"of" optional here?
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00 When making comparison (I think that is where this phrase is used the most), is the 'of' here optional for all these? 02 br
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00 There is less 01 u 00 of (optional 02 u 00 ??) a hunger/hangover/benefit/problem/difference. 02 br
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00 Does that mean we can't use an uncountable noun to make comparison like countable nouns above? 02 br
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00 There is less sadness/ happiness/sadness. 0-
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00 When making comparison (I think that is where this phrase is used the most), is the 'of' here optional for all these? 02 br
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00 There is less 01 u 00 of (optional 02 u 00 ??) a hunger/hangover/benefit/problem/difference. 02 br
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00 Does that mean we can't use an uncountable noun to make comparison like countable nouns above? 02 br
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00 There is less sadness/ happiness/sadness. 0-
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0 With countable nouns, "of a" is mandatory. For example, "There is less of a problem" is correct. 02 br 02 br 00 With uncountable nouns, "of" and "a" must both be omitted.
- 0 With countable nouns, "of a" is mandatory.
- For example, "There is less of a problem" is correct.
- 02 br 02 br 00 With uncountable nouns, "of" and "a" must both be omitted.
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0 With countable nouns, "of a" is mandatory. For example, "There is less of a problem" is correct. "There is less a problem" is wrong. 02 br
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00 With uncountable nouns, "of" and "a" must both be omitted. For example, "There is less happiness" is correct. 0-
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00 With uncountable nouns, "of" and "a" must both be omitted. For example, "There is less happiness" is correct. 0-
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