Question : Comprehension:
In the following passage, some of the words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.
With Halloween only (1) _____ days away, I thought this was a perfect time to talk (2)______ zombies. For years, zombies have dominated science (3) ______. These creatures, the walking dead, don’t (4) ______ exist, right? Wrong! There are in fact several very real-life diseases that could and can make you (5) ______ like a zombie.
Question:
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank number 1.
Option 1: a little
Option 2: a few
Option 3: much
Option 4: little
Correct Answer: a few
Solution : The correct option will be the second option.
The phrase a few days away is a common expression indicating a short period before a specific event, in this case, Halloween. The use of a few makes the sentence grammatically correct and idiomatic, providing the intended meaning that Halloween is approaching in a short amount of time.
Therefore, the correct answer will be a few.
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