Which word best completes the following sentences? The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive. a) much b) little c) many d) few In spite of her grim situation

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3. The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.
"Pints" are countable, so many is the appropriate quantifier.

• C) many

4. In spite of her grim situation, the young widow smiled dutifully at the visitors' pleasantries.
Pleasantries are polite, casual remarks. In a grim situation, these would likely be expressions of sympathy or polite conversation. A condolence message is a specific type of polite remark offered in such a context.

• C) condolence message

5. Though David's condition is serious, his life is not in immediate danger.
Serious