Quantifiers (a few, few / little, a little)

QUANTIFIERS
(a few, few, little, a litte)

We use quantifiers when we want to tell someone about the number or amount of something.

Few --> not many / not enough

COUNTABLE PLURAL NOUNS

A few --> a small number / enough

HARDLY ANY (-)
They have few good doctors

SOME (+)
They have a few helpers

Multiple Choice

We use a few for...

• a small number of something

• a large number of something

Little --> not much / not enough

UNCOUNTABLE NOUNS

A little --> a small amount / enough

HARDLY ANY (-)
He has little patience with others.

SOME (+)
She has a little time to relax now.

Fill in the Blank

fortunately, we still have _________ milk left.