Select the best words for the blanks in the following sentence.
He had a small _______ of wealth that will be shared among a great _______ of nephews and nieces.

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Amount is used when referring to things in bulk that cannot be easily counted (paperwork, homework, oil).
Example: The amount of fur on that dog is unbelievable.
Number is used when referring to things that can be individually counted.
Example: The number of teeth that dog has is unbelievable.
Since wealth cannot be counted, amount is the best answer for the first blank.
Nephews and nieces can be counted, so number is the best answer for the second blank.

Select the Best Words for the Blanks in the Following