Quantifier

[McKinney]

Hi Alan,

I can't decide what quantifier is used with "emissions". I know it is coutable and uncountable but if I had to choose in an exam, I couldn't answer.

The emissions are less.
The emissions are lower.
The emissions are fewer.

Thanks for your help.

[Joe]

I can't decide what quantifier is used with "emissions". I know it is countable and uncountable but if I had to choose in an exam, I couldn't answer.

The emissions are less.
The emissions are lower.
The emissions are fewer.

1. The emissions are less.
2. The emissions are lower.
3. The emissions are fewer.

1 is definitely wrong.
3 is possible but unlikely.