Conjunctions of contrast & Countable and uncountable nouns — O/L English

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Check before you answer: Conjunctional Syntax: Avoiding the classic error of pairing 'although' with 'but' in the same sentence, and ensuring 'despite' is followed by a gerund or noun (e.g., 'Despite the bitter taste...' rather than 'Despite it tastes bitter...').

1. Choose the correct quantifier to complete the sentence: 'Nutritionists recommend drinking ______ water throughout the day, but consuming only a ______ sugar.'
   1. A) many / few
   2. B) much / few
   3. C) plenty of / little
   4. D) a few / lot of
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   Correct answer: C) plenty of / little

   'Water' and 'sugar' are both uncountable nouns. 'Plenty of' expresses an abundant quantity with uncountable nouns, and 'a little' denotes a small amount of an uncountable noun ('a little sugar'). 'Few' and 'many' are only used with countable nouns.

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   Step 1: Determine countability: 'water' (uncountable) and 'sugar' (uncountable). Step 2: Rule: Countable uses 'many/few'; Uncountable uses 'much/little/plenty of'. Step 3: Analyze pair: 'plenty of water' (abundant) + 'a little sugar' (small amount). Both match grammar and medical context. Answer: plenty of / little.
   Modelled on: the O/L English examination pattern

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Grade 10 · Term 2