Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 91)
Directions to Solve
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.
91.
The world has seen small real attempt at population and resource planning.
Discussion:
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Jubair said:
9 years ago
few -> almost zero (used with countable noun).
little -> almost zero (used with uncountable noun).
A few -> small amount (used with countable noun).
A little -> small amount (used with uncountable noun).
The world has seen small (either zero or very small in number ) real attempt (uncountable) at population and resource planning.
So the answer will be either 'little' or 'A little'. Little will be the answer as A little is not there in the option.
little -> almost zero (used with uncountable noun).
A few -> small amount (used with countable noun).
A little -> small amount (used with uncountable noun).
The world has seen small (either zero or very small in number ) real attempt (uncountable) at population and resource planning.
So the answer will be either 'little' or 'A little'. Little will be the answer as A little is not there in the option.
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Raja said:
1 decade ago
Why? can any one explain?
Baishakhi said:
1 decade ago
"real attempt at population and resource planning" cannot be counted so that we use little before that part.
Venki said:
1 decade ago
Please explain clearly.
Anonmyous said:
10 years ago
@Baishakshi.
We could also use few for uncountable why go for little?
We could also use few for uncountable why go for little?
Deepak said:
10 years ago
No we don't use few for uncountable things.
Vishrut said:
10 years ago
Little -> No.
A little -> Very few.
A little -> Very few.
Manisha said:
9 years ago
Thank you @Jubair.
Pooja said:
9 years ago
It is very helpful Thank you @Jubair.
Singh said:
9 years ago
Thanks @Jubair.
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