Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
How ___________ butter do you need?

• A. much
• B. many
• C. few
• D. a lot

Answer 1

The correct option is A much

The correct answer is Option A.

MUCH is used to express the quantity of something that cannot be expressed in exact number i.e. uncountable nouns. The quantity of butter cannot be expressed in exact number. Thus MUCH is the correct answer.

The remaining options are incorrect because:

Option B: MANY is used to express the quantity of something that can be expressed in exact number i.e. countable nouns.

Option C & D: FEW and A LOT are used to state quantity and not ask quantity.