Drinking too _ wine is bad for health but _ is all right
Correct answer: D. much, a small amount
- A. much, a few
- B. many, a little
- C. plenty of, some
- D. much, a small amount
Explanation
"Much" is used with uncountable nouns (like wine), and "a small amount" is used with uncountable nouns (like wine). This option correctly contrasts an excessive amount ("too much") with an acceptable quantity ("a small amount").
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