Fill in the blank with a suitable determiner from below.
I cannot read in this light because there are too ________ insects.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → many
Complete sentence: I cannot read in this light because there are too many insects. "Insects" is a plural countable noun, and the reader is troubled by their large number, so too many insects.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) a few | a small number, which would not stop anyone from reading. "Too a few" is also not English. | – |
| (2) a little | A little is used with uncountable nouns (a little water). "Insects" can be counted. | – |
| (3) many (answer) | Many goes with plural countable nouns and means a large number. Too many = more than is wanted. | There are too many cars on this road in the morning. |
| (4) most | the greater part of a group (most students). It cannot follow "too". | – |