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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

Look at ______ stars up in the sky; they are exceptionally bright tonight.

  1. this

  2. these

  3. that

  4. those
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Those' is the plural demonstrative determiner used for objects that are far away from the speaker.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

The supervisor did not offer ______ feedback on my draft report.

  1. some

  2. any

  3. many

  4. few
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In negative sentences, 'any' is used to modify uncountable nouns like 'feedback'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

We have ______ hope of finding a solution before the deadline, so we should prepare for the worst.

  1. a few

  2. few

  3. a little

  4. little
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Little' is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a lack of something or an insufficient amount.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

How ______ traffic did you encounter on the highway this morning?

  1. many

  2. much

  3. several

  4. few
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The quantifier 'much' is used for asking about quantities of uncountable nouns like 'traffic'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

The bird built ______ nest on the top branch of the oak tree.

  1. its

  2. it's

  3. their

  4. his
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Its' is the correct possessive determiner for a singular animal, whereas 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

______ of the ten participants was given a feedback form to fill out.

  1. Every

  2. Each

  3. All

  4. Several
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Only 'Each' can be followed directly by 'of the' followed by a plural noun while keeping the verb singular.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

______ of the two applicants is qualified for this highly technical role.

  1. Neither

  2. None

  3. Both

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Neither' is used to refer to 'none of two' and takes a singular verb, unlike 'both' or 'all'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

Although she has ______ friends in the new city, she feels content and stays busy.

  1. little

  2. few

  3. a few

  4. a little
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'A few' has a positive connotation (some, a small but sufficient number) and modifies plural countable nouns.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

______ decision you make will have long-term consequences for the team.

  1. Every

  2. All

  3. Several

  4. Many
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Every' modifies the singular countable noun 'decision'. 'All', 'several', and 'many' require plural countable nouns.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch34

I could not find ______ information about the upcoming seminar on the website.

  1. some

  2. many

  3. any

  4. few
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Any' is used in negative sentences ('could not find') to modify uncountable nouns like 'information'.