UI Post-UTME Use of English 2013 Question 12

Question 12

Nouns and Determiners

Choose the option that best fills the gap or gaps: I am sorry I can't give you any mangoes; I have ________ left

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

Answer: B (few)

Explanation

'Few' means hardly any, which explains why the speaker can't give any; 'a few' would mean there are some to give.