JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 96

Question 96

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the word or expression which best completes the sentence: The neighbour's children always make ________ when she is not at home

  1. A.noises
  2. B.plenty of noises
  3. C.plenty noise
  4. D.lots of noises
  5. E.a lot of noise
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (a lot of noise)

Explanation

'Noise' as general sound is uncountable here, so 'a lot of noise'.