Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate determiner.
We expect ___________ man to do his best.

• A. Every
• B. Whole
• C. Less
• D. Some

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The correct option is A Every
The word, 'every' is used before a singular noun to refer to all the individual members of a set without exception. The noun, 'man' is a singular noun. When 'every' is used in the given blank, it means, 'We expect each man (without exception) to do his best. As this word meaningfully completes the sentence, it is an appropriate determiner which can be used in the blank and option A is correct.

The word, 'whole' means 'all of' or 'entire'.

The word, 'less' means 'a smaller amount of'. It is used before an uncountable noun. However, in the given sentence, the noun (man) is singular and countable. When used in the given sentence, both the words, 'whole' and 'less' do not convey any meaning. Hence, options B and C are incorrect.

The word, 'some' is a determiner which refers to an unspecified amount or number of something. The phrase, 'some man' means 'any man, however, who it is, is unclear'. As the phrase, 'some man' is vague, when it is used in the given sentence, it does not convey any meaning. Hence, option D is incorrect.