Choose from the options nearest in meaning to the word underlined.
The boy was told that he would need several more pints of blood if he was to survive.
A
many
B
much
C
some
D
plenty
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The word "several" in the context of the sentence indicates an unspecified but relatively large number. It suggests that the boy would need more than just a few pints of blood in order to survive. Option A, "many," is the closest in meaning to "several" as it also implies a large but unspecified quantity.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11354)