Fill in the blank with the correct determiner:-
The teacher asked him ________ questions.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → a few
Complete sentence: The teacher asked him a few questions. "Questions" is plural and countable, and the statement is positive, so a few fits.
| Option | Meaning and use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) much | "Much" goes with uncountable nouns ("much water"), not with "questions". | – |
| (2) a few (answer) | A few means a small number of and goes with a plural countable noun. | I have a few friends in Delhi. |
| (3) any | "Any" is used mainly in questions and negatives ("Did he ask any questions?"). In this positive statement it does not fit. | – |
| (4) every | "Every" goes with a singular noun ("every question"). | – |