Few is used with plural nouns. It indicates a small number of something.
There were few children in the class.
I could answer only a few questions.
A few means some. It has a positive meaning. The few means not many, but all of those. Test your understanding of few with this grammar exercise.
Complete the following sentences using a few or the few.
Question 1
He wants to spend ……………………………………. days that are left to him in solitude and meditation.
a) the few
b) a few
c) either could be used here
Question 2
I have got ……………………………….. questions to ask.
a) a few
b) the few
c) either could be used here
Question 3
………………………………….. public gardens that we have are not properly maintained.
a) the few
b) a few
c) either could be used here
Question 4
I can’t express my gratitude in …………………………….. words.
a) a few
b) the few
c) either could be used here
Question 5
…………………………………. remarks that he made were very poignant.
a) a few
b) the few
c) either could be used here
Question 6
When I met him ………………………………………. weeks ago, he looked happy.
a) a few
b) the few
c) either could be used here
Answers
1. He wants to spend the few days that are left to him in solitude and meditation.
2. I have got a few questions to ask.
3. The few public gardens that we have are not maintained properly.
4. I can’t express my gratitude in a few words.
5. The few remarks that he made were very poignant.
6. When I met him a few weeks ago, he looked happy.
