Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options:
________ of the guests stayed back to help after the wedding dinner, so the clearing up took till midnight.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Few
Complete sentence: Few of the guests stayed back to help after the wedding dinner, so the clearing up took till midnight. Guests can be counted, and only a small number stayed to help.
| Option | Form and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Little | means a small amount of something that cannot be counted, such as milk or time | Little of the rice was left after lunch. |
| (2) Few (answer) | as a pronoun, means a small number of people or things that can be counted | Many people were invited, but few came. |
| (3) Much | means a large amount of something that cannot be counted | Much of the water drained away overnight. |
| (4) Less | means a smaller amount; used when comparing things that cannot be counted | I drink less tea than my father does. |