Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
________ a drop of rain fell for months, and all the crops died.

• A. No
• B. None
• C. Not
• D. Not any

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Not

Here, 'not' as an adverb is the correct option because 'not' is used to give the following word or phrase a negative meaning. Here, the following word is 'a drop....'.
'No' is used to give a negative reply or statement or to express shock or surprise at what somebody has said. Example: 'She died yesterday.' 'Oh no!'
'None' is used to imply not one of a group of people or things. Example: None of the boys attended the class.
'Any' cannot be used with 'a'. So, this option is incorrect.