Farther or further

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Farther or further
Farther or further

Farther is an actual or measurable distance.

Further means more or to a greater extent.

The easiest way to remember the difference between the two words is to focus on the far in farther. If you are not referring to a distance, you cannot use farther.

English exercise "Farther or further" created by felin (06-09-2007) with The test builder
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1. I'm sure that explanation would help you understand this difficult concept.
2. We decided to discuss the issue in a private meeting.
3. He lives away from school than I do.
4. If you would like to discuss it , you may come to my office.
5. They hadn't got any with the work.
6. David told me that we'd talk tomorrow.
7. Kevin found that he could throw the ball than anyone else.
8. Perhaps the poem would be better if the poet had provided detail.

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