Select the most appropriate word to fill in the blank.
A large _________ of elderly people live alone.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. number.
"A large number of" is a common expression used to emphasize that the quantity is significant.
"Number" is used with countable nouns, such as "people." Since "elderly people" is countable, "number" is correct.
The correct sentence is- A large number of elderly people live alone.