Choose the most appropriate determiner.
________ teachers prefer obedient students.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Most
Complete sentence: Most teachers prefer obedient students. “Teachers” is a plural countable noun, and the sentence says that nearly all teachers like obedient students.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Much | with uncountable nouns (water, time, money): “teachers” can be counted | There is not much milk left in the jug. |
| (2) Most (answer) | before a plural noun: nearly all of a group | Most children love ice cream. |
| (3) Neither | not one of two: it takes a singular noun, as in “neither teacher” | Neither answer was correct. |
| (4) Every | takes a singular noun and a singular verb (“Every teacher prefers”), so it cannot come before “teachers” | Every student has a locker. |