Question

Fill in the blank with the most suitable determiner:
Vikky doesn't work hard, so there is ______ hope for his success.

• A. little
• B. a little
• C. the little
• D. some

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

little

Determiners are words placed in front of a noun to make it clear what the noun refers to.

Option A is the correct answer because 'little' indicates that there is not enough or much hope for Vikky's success because he doesn't work hard.

Option B is incorrect because 'a little' is used to give a positive impression. By this we mean a small amount, but it's enough.

Option C is not the correct answer because it would be logically and grammatically incorrect if 'the little' is used in the given blank.

Option D is incorrect because 'some' is used in a positive sentence. The given sentence is negative.