Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate option.

This is a matter of _____ importance.

• A. The
• B. Much
• C. Any
• D. An

Answer 1

The correct option is B Much

In this question, we have to understand the use of the adjective of quantity. Adjectives of quantity are generally used when we do not have to denote the exact number of a noun, for example, the number of hairs, number of rice grains, number of sugar crystals in a packet or spoon, etc. Sometimes, some of the indefinite numeral adjectives are also considered as adjectives of quantity. In the above sentence, "matter" is the noun and we need to fill the blank before that with a word which defines to what level the matter is important.

Option A: uses "the", which is an article and not an adjective. It is in no way defining the amount of importance the matter is having. Hence Option A is wrong.

Option B: Is exactly what we are looking for. It is an adjective of quantity which is defining the level to which the matter is important. Hence Option B is correct.

Option C: used to refer to one or more of a thing or number of things, no matter how much or how many. It is also used in negative sentences. Howerver, the given sentence is positive, hence Option C is wrong.

Option D: Is again an article and hence is wrong.