Question

Choose the correct option to fill the blank:

I have met her many a _________.

• A. Times
• B. Timing
• C. Time
• D. Timings

Answer 1

The correct option is C Time

'Many a time' is a set phrase that simply means 'many times'.

Options A and C: Since we have the article 'a', we can't use the plural form 'times'. The article 'a' refers to singular nouns. 'Time' is singular, moreover, it is a part of the set phrase 'many a time', which would not be changed.

Hence option C is correct and A is incorrect.

Options B and D: Similarly, 'timings' is a plural noun and would not follow the article 'a'. 'Timing' is singular but, since the phrase 'many a time' is fixed and can't be modified, this option is not suitable.

Hence these options are incorrect.