An Exception to the Measuring/Counting Rule
rogersgeorge on September 14th, 2020
When we compare things that we count, we say “fewer” and “number,” and when we measure them, we use “less” and “amount.” But what if the things are countable but you can’t count them?
Technically, potato chips are countable, so “number” would be appropriate.
But you’re not going to open the bag and count the chips, so maybe you can get away with using “amount.” But curmudgeon that I am, I’d be inclined to say “number of chips.”
What do you think?
Leave a Reply