In the farmyard, there was a tractor and an old van. But no/neither vehicle appeared to be roadworthy. - neither 💡WHY: We use "neither" when talking about two things, and it means "not one and not the other." Since there are two vehicles (a tractor and a van), "neither" is the correct choice to say that both were not roadworthy. "No" would be used before a singular or plural noun without specifying "two.", For me, there's no/neither better driving experience than taking the Route of the Seven Lakes in South Argentina to Bariloche. - no 💡WHY: "No" is used here to emphasize that absolutely zero other experiences are better. "Neither" would refer to a choice between two specific things, which isn't the case here., A one-day travel pass allows you to use public transport throughout the whole/all city. - whole 💡WHY: "Whole" means the entire city, as a complete unit. "All" (without "the") is usually used with plural countable nouns (e.g., "all cities") or before a possessive pronoun/determiner (e.g., "all my life")., What makes Jodhpur such a spectacular place is that virtually whole/all the city is painted blue. - all 💡WHY: "all" is generally preferred when referring to the vast majority or every part of something, especially with an uncountable noun or a collective noun like "the city" when implying every part of it, We're taking two suitcases, and each/every one weighs about 4 kilos when empty. - each 💡WHY: "Each" is used when we refer to individual items within a small group (like two suitcases) or a larger group, emphasizing them separately., In virtually each/every country I've visited, I've been touched by how hospitable people are towards travellers. - every 💡WHY:"Every" is used when talking about all members of a large group, emphasizing the general experience across many countries., I refuse on principle to use any/whatever form of transport which causes more than the minimum level of pollution. - any 💡WHY:"Any" is used in negative statements or to refer to an unspecified quantity or choice, meaning "it doesn't matter which." "Whatever" implies a choice from a range of options that are all equally acceptable, The mechanic was very inventive and could mend cars with any/whatever materials were available. - whatever 💡WHY:it means "any material, no matter what it was., My daily commute to work takes me less/fewer time than it used to. - less 💡WHY: "Less" is used with uncountable nouns (like "time")., The race will be cancelled if there are less/fewer than ten competitors. - fewer 💡WHY:"Fewer" is correct because "competitors" are countable nouns (you can count them: one competitor, two competitors, etc.)., There is a little/little hope of us getting there on time in such heavy traffic. - little 💡WHY: "Little" (without "a") means almost no hope, indicating a very negative or insufficient amount., The collision only caused little/a little damage to the front of the car, and fortunately it was fully covered by the insurance. - a little 💡WHY: "A little" means some, but not a lot. This fits the context of the damage being covered by insurance, implying it wasn't severe,

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