Correct option is B
The correct substitution of the highlighted words is
(b) ten pieces of furniture.
Explanation: The noun “furniture” is an
uncountable noun and does not take a plural form. To indicate number, we use quantifying expressions like "pieces of furniture."
Grammatical rule used:
�� Uncountable nouns cannot be made plural. Use quantifiers like “piece of,” “a bit of,” etc.
Example: We bought two pieces of luggage.
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Information Booster: Other examples of uncountable nouns: advice, equipment, information.