Verbal Ability - Sentence Correction - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Sentence Correction - Section 1 (Q.No. 13)
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.
13.
The intruder stood quietly for few moments
Discussion:
25 comments Page 2 of 3.
Sindhu said:
1 decade ago
Friends, do you know the word 'several' contains the amount less than a few, but generally we use it for many things.
Shivani sahu said:
1 decade ago
When we use 'a few' it gives positive sense.
Using article before few gives positive sense.
Example I have a few pencils.
I have few pencils.
Difference can be seen.
Using article before few gives positive sense.
Example I have a few pencils.
I have few pencils.
Difference can be seen.
Shaik said:
10 years ago
Just tell me the exact answer.
Sandeep said:
10 years ago
What about the few?
Akhil said:
10 years ago
Give the clarity answer.
Ganesh said:
9 years ago
Few and a few both are correct.
Few = some.
A few = expected + some more.
Few = some.
A few = expected + some more.
Samruddhi said:
9 years ago
Anyone tell me how to use articles, please.
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Nakshatra said:
9 years ago
Can you tell me what is the meaning of intruder?
(2)
Nandhu said:
9 years ago
What about 'a' in 'a few moments'? Why can't use few moments?
(1)
Manoj said:
8 years ago
I agree with @Sourabh.
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