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JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 75

Question 75

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the option that best completes the gap(s): ________ of the students turned up, so the lecture was cancelled.

  1. A.Few
  2. B.Little
  3. C.A few
  4. D.A little
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Few)

Explanation

'Few' (with countable students) means hardly any, which explains the cancellation; 'a few' would sound positive.