Multiple choice

Dozens of applicants[a]/ showed up for the position,[b]/ but when it came time to interview them,[c]/ we could talk to only handful.[d]

  1. a

  2. b

  3. c

  4. d
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'only handful' is missing the indefinite article 'a'. The correct expression is 'only a handful' to indicate a small number of people. The article 'a' is required before the noun 'handful'.

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