Complete the following sentence using the correct determiner:
Five buses go from the depot to the university every morning. You can catch ______ bus, as all of them stop at the main gate.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → any
Complete sentence: Five buses go from the depot to the university every morning. You can catch any bus, as all of them stop at the main gate. There are “five buses”, and “all of them stop at the main gate”.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) either | one or the other of two | You can enter from either end of the platform. |
| (2) neither | not one and not the other of two | Neither answer on the board was correct. |
| (3) none | stands alone or comes before “of”; not used straight before a noun | None of the fans worked during the power cut. |
| (4) any (answer) | with a singular noun: one, no matter which, from a group of three or more | You can buy the book at any shop in the market. |