Fill in the blanks with few, little, a few or a little.
1. I was ………………………… apprehensive about his reaction.
Wrong!
A little has a positive meaning.
2. I have ………………………. friends that I can trust.
Wrong!
Use few with plural nouns and little with uncountable nouns.
3. They were ……………………… concerned about his health.
Wrong!
Few is used with plural nouns.
4. I have ……………………….. interest in politics.
Wrong!
Use little with uncountable nouns and few with plural nouns.
5. ……………………….. politicians are really honest.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Either few or a few is possible here with slightly different meanings. Few politicians means hardly any politicians; a few politicians means a small number of politicians.
6. There are only …………………………. copies left.
Wrong!
Write a few after limiting words like only.
7. I would like to ask ………………………… questions.
Wrong!
A few means a small number.
8. I have got …………………………. water if you are thirsty.
Wrong!
A little indicates a small amount.
9. I was ………………………… annoyed.
Wrong!
10. Only ……………………….. students in this class will pass the test.
Wrong!
11. I know I have very ……………………….. options.
Wrong!
Use few after very.
12. We have very ………………………. money.
Wrong!
Use little after very. Use little with uncountable things like money.
Done.
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Answers
- I was a little apprehensive about his reaction.
- I have few friends that I can trust.
- They were a little concerned about his health.
- I have little interest in politics.
- Few politicians are really honest.
- There are only a few copies left.
- I would like to ask a few questions.
- I have got a little water if you are thirsty.
- I was a little annoyed.
- Only a few students in this class will pass the test.
- I know I have very few options.
- We have very little money.
