Follow the steps in each example to determine which irregular adjectives and adverbs correctly complete the sentence.
Although (fewer/less) Eskimos live in traditional communities now than before, social activities are just as important as they ever were.
Step 1. The word being described (Eskimos) is countable, so fewer is the correct choice.
Many Eskimo children, especially boys, learn to hunt (good/well).
Step 1. The word is filling an adverb slot. The adverb will modify hunt.
Step 2. An adverb form (well) is needed to modify an verb.
(Fewer/Less) girls than boys learn to hunt in a typical Eskimo community.
Step 1. The word described (girls) is countable, so fewer is the correct choice.
The subarctic region provides (fewer/less) types of food than more temperate regions.
Step 1. The word described (types) is countable, so fewer is the correct choice.
Seal and caribou provide (good/well) sources of meat.
Step 1. The word is filling an adjective slot. The adjective will modify sources.
Step 2. An adjective form (good) is needed to modify an verb.
