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English · Q228

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Competitive Exams · English · question 228

Q228

5,000 students had appeared in the exam . . . . . . . . students could get through.

A.
few
B.
a few
Answer
C.
little
D.
a little

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Few is a quantifier used with plural countable nouns. Little is used with singular uncountable nouns. Students are plural countable nouns. "A few" means some. Option B is correct.
5,000 students had appeared in the exam a few students could get through.