Fill in the blank with the correct option:

I had _______ biscuits for my breakfast.

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  1. a few
  2. fourth
  3. each
  4. an

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Option 1 : a few
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The correct answer is 'a few'.

Key Points

  • Few means "not many (people or things)." It is used to say that there are not a lot of people or things.
    • Example - Few persons can keep a secret.
  • A few means "some (people or things)." It is used to say that there are a small number of people or things.
    • Example - A few people [=some people] arrived early.
  • In the given sentence, 'a few' is used to imply that he had some biscuits for his breakfast.


Hence, the correct answer is option (1).

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