Which of phrases given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold type to make the grammatically correct? If the sentence is correct as it is, mark 'E' as the answer.
13.
The intruder stood quietly for few moments
[A].
for few time
[B].
for the few moments
[C].
for moments
[D].
for a few moments
[E].
No correction required
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
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It should be "for a few moment". How can a plural follow "a".
Abhi said:
(Thu, Jun 23, 2011 08:32:22 AM)
I agree with sam..
Sourabh said:
(Mon, Jun 27, 2011 02:49:42 AM)
'a few' together means plural, hence moments.
Moiz Khan said:
(Sat, Aug 13, 2011 11:58:52 AM)
I agree with sourabh.
Neelu said:
(Fri, Sep 30, 2011 03:37:19 PM)
I agree with sourabh
Supriya said:
(Fri, Dec 9, 2011 01:30:37 PM)
Agree with pooja. That the right answer.
Maggi said:
(Fri, Mar 22, 2013 12:09:09 PM)
Well as I understand, here goes the rule - Few is a quantifier that can be used with countable nouns( you can count moments) and is often preceded by 'a'.
