CDS 2026 (I) English, question 77

Topic: Prepositions and determiners

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Directions · Q71 to Q80

Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select the preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q77

Dr. Kumar is very busy with her practice. She has ________ time for other things.

  1. (a) few
  2. (b) a few
  3. (c) littleCorrect answer
  4. (d) a little

Solution.

Answer: (c) little

  1. Time is uncountable, so few and a few do not fit.
  2. Little means hardly any and agrees with being very busy; a little would emphasise that some time is available.