Question

Fill in the blank from the alternatives given below:
The postman put ___________ letters in the bag.

• A. Any
• B. Much
• C. A little
• D. Many

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Many

In English grammar, 'much' is used with plural uncountable nouns whereas 'many' is used with plural countable nouns. In the given sentence, the postman is said to have 'letters' in the bag. Letters are countable and so the correct noun to use is option D) many. Option B) and C) are used with uncountable nouns. Option A) any is used to refer to some number of things that are not specific.