Question

Choose the option that replaces the phrase within quotes with the correct idiomatic expression:
He showed promise but the instances of his brilliance were 'few and in far between'.

• A. No change
  
• B. Few and far between
• C. Few but far between
• D. Few and far in between

Answer 1

The correct option is B Few and far between

From the sentence it can be concluded that the answer must mean 'very few'

Option A is incorrect. The phrase in the sentence is incorrect. Thus, option A is incorrect.

Option B is correct. It means 'very few'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct option.

Option C is incorrect. It is not a correct idiomatic expression. Thus, it is not the correct option.

Option D is incorrect. It is not a correct phrase. Thus, it is incorrect.