25.3K
ENThis question tests the correct quantifier used with the noun “attention” (an uncountable noun).
The only option that fits naturally and grammatically in this sentence is “more.”
Details
Sentence: The teacher asked us to pay more attention.
Rule:
“Attention” is uncountable, so we don’t use many or a lot directly before it.
“More attention” is the correct and common expression.
Examples:
Please pay more attention in class.
You need to give more attention to your studies.
Why not others?
many attention = incorrect (attention is uncountable)
a lot attention = incorrect; must say “a lot of attention” (missing “of”)
much attention = grammatically possible but rarely used in positive sentences
Hashtags
#EnglishPlanet #DailyEnglishPractice #EnglishGrammar LearnEnglish MCQ EnglishQuiz GrammarTips UncountableNouns MoreAttention EnglishLearning
@english_planet_786
