Perplexing sentences
1. This large .......of books needs a great deal of time to read.
a) amount b) quantity
2. Fish and chips.......usually cheaper than most other takeaway food.
a) is b) are
3. Probably the most popular dish is fish and
chips. Fish and chips.......usually cheaper than most other takeaway food.
a) is b) are
My answer:
1. Both 'a' and 'b' are OK.
2. Both 'a' and 'b' are OK.
3. a
Top answer
Omar Ahmed 1. of books needs a great deal of time to read. a) amount b) quantity Yes, both are possible, but 'amount' is more appropriate for uncountable nouns.
- Omar Ahmed 1.
- of books needs a great deal of time to read.
- a) amount b) quantity Yes, both are possible, but 'amount' is more appropriate for uncountable nouns.
- 'number' is greatly preferred for countable nouns.
- I'd opt for Such a large number of books needs a great deal of time to read.
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Omar Ahmed1. This large .......of books needs a great deal of time to read.
a) amount b) quantity
Yes, both are possible, but 'amount' is more appropriate for uncountable nouns. 'number' is greatly preferred for countable nouns.
I'd opt for
Such a large number of books needs a great deal of time to read.
And even more clearly:
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