Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

There was not ________ water in the jug.

Explanation for option 1: “Much” is used for uncountable nouns and here, water is an uncountable noun. Hence, this is correct. Explanation for option 2: This is grammatically incorrect. Explanation for option 3: “A few” is used for countable nouns whereas water is an uncountable noun. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 4: “Few” is used for countable nouns whereas water is an uncountable noun. Hence, this is incorrect.