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

It was ______ honorable gesture to donate the proceeds to charity.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. no article
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Since 'honorable' starts with a silent 'h', it has a vowel sound at the beginning, which requires 'an'.

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

They visited ______ tallest skyscraper in the city during their vacation.

  1. a

  2. an

  3. the

  4. no article
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The definite article 'the' must precede superlative adjectives like 'tallest' to show a specific, unique item.

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.