Little, a little, few and a few.

Little, a little, few, and a few.

Today I am introducing you to two essential words to be used with countable and uncountable nouns when we want to say that we have a small or short portion of something. First, please watch a video at the following link:

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Little / a little + an uncountable noun

• If we refer to a singular or uncountable noun, we use little or a little. Ex:

• There was little food at the party (meaning a really small portion or almost nothing).

• There is a little money in the box (meaning something but not too much)

Study these examples

- Diana needs a little help with her homework.

- I would like a little sugar in my coffee.

- Sam yesterday had little money.

- There is little chance of rain tomorrow.

Multiple Choice

I would like to have __________ opportunity of speaking with Laura.

• a little

• little

Multiple Choice

I have expended almost all my money yesterday, today I have _______ money.

• little

• a little

Multiple Choice

John is ________worried about his Geography test.

• little

• a little

Multiple Choice

I love going to the cinema but right now I have ________ money.

• a little

• little

Multiple Choice

You should study ___________ every day.

• little

• a little

Few / a Few + countable

• If we refer to countable plural nouns, we use "few" or "a few". Ex:

• I would like a few minutes of silence, please.

• We have a few students from Machachi

Study these examples

• Few people are happy with their jobs.

• There were few choices on the menu for vegetarians.

• Mario wants to say a few things.

• There are a few e-mails from your mother.

Multiple Choice

We will be back__________ days.

• few

• a few

Multiple Choice

Were there any phone calls? Yes, there were________

• few

• a few

Multiple Choice

I've got ________ interesting books about Italy.

• few

• a few

Multiple Choice

Gyna is not very nice, she has _________friends.

• few

• a few

Multiple Choice

There are just _________ opportunities to travel during the pandemic.

• few

• a few

Now you know when and how to use little; a little / few, and a few.

Take care now!