Select the correct answer (or answers) from the choices given.
"a" or "of a"
It is difficult to explain these usages (often the case with prepositions). It is hoped that a little practice will help you get a feel for the structures.
It was too much ______ shock to the system and he collapsed.
of a
a
I don’t suppose you would lend me your Masserati to take Irene out this evening? No? I guess that would be too much ______ good thing.
a
of a
Many ______ doctor has made the same mistake.
of a
a
Many ______ soldier lost his life in the trenches of the Somme.
of a
a
There’s many ______ slip twixt cup and lip!
a
of a
Too little ______ dose of the medicine could be as harmful as too much.
of a
a
Many ______ driver has ignored this stop sign only to regret it. We had three accidents only last week.
a
of a
It wasn’t much ______ surprise when the second volcano in Iceland erupted. Eruptions there usually occur in pairs.
of a
a
I don’t have much ______ taste for beer. I prefer wine.
of a
a
We can leave at ten or eleven as you like; it’s much ______ muchness for me.
of a
a
Many ______ company has gone broke because of not paying enough attention to invoicing.
of a
a
Too much ______ wind and the boat’s mast will break.
of a
a
Many ______ company has gone broke because of not paying enough attention to invoicing.
of a
a
Too little ______ audience will mean the theatre will have to close.
of an
an
Are John and Peter really twins? There isn't much ______ likeness.
