A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to 'No improvement'. We stood quietly for few moments as a sign of respect for the martyrs. 

A sentence/a part of the sentence is underlined. Four alternatives are given to the underlined part which will improve the meaning of the sentence. Choose the correct alternative and click the button corresponding to it. In case no improvement is needed, click the option corresponding to 'No improvement'. We stood quietly for few moments as a sign of respect for the martyrs.  Correct Answer <p>for a few moments </p>

Correct option – 2

Since the word ‘few’ when used without a preceding 'a', refers to 'very few' or 'none at all', we will replace the word, 'few' with the words, 'a few' as the words, 'a few' are used to indicate 'not a large number' but certainly some people, time or things.

For example: She said that she would complete the work in a few hours.

The words, 'for the few moments' refers to the rare moments in the given context which is not correct. Hence, option 1 will be deleted. In the words, 'for some few moments', the words, 'some' and 'few' mean the same and hence cannot be used together. Hence, option 3 will be deleted too. Since, ‘few’ means ‘almost none’ and ‘a few’ means ‘some’, it will be used here as it fits perfectly in the given context. Thus, option 2, i.e., for a few moments is the correct answer.

Correct Sentence:

We stood quietly for a few moments as a sign of respect for the martyrs.