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Few, A Few, Little, A Little Exercise

June 22, 2021 B1pdf

Fill in the blanks with few, little, a few or a little.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1I was ............... apprehensive about his reaction.
Wrong!
Use "a little" before adjectives to mean slightly.
2I have ............... friends that I can trust.
Wrong!
Use "few" with plural countable nouns to mean not many.
3They were ............... concerned about his health.
Wrong!
Use "a little" before adjectives to mean slightly.
4I have ............... interest in politics.
Wrong!
Use "little" with uncountable nouns to mean not much.
5............... politicians are really honest.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "Few" and "A few" can be used with plural countable nouns, with different meanings.
6There are only ............... copies left.
Wrong!
After "only", use "a few" with plural countable nouns to mean a small number.
7I would like to ask ............... questions.
Wrong!
Use "a few" with plural countable nouns to mean a small number.
8I have got ............... water if you are thirsty.
Wrong!
Use "a little" with uncountable nouns to mean a small amount.
9I was ............... annoyed.
Wrong!
Use "a little" before adjectives to mean slightly.
10Only ............... students in this class will pass the test.
Wrong!
After "only", use "a few" with plural countable nouns to mean a small number.
11I know I have very ............... options.
Wrong!
Use "few" after "very" with plural countable nouns.
12We have very ............... money.
Wrong!
Use "little" after "very" with uncountable nouns such as money.

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  1. I was a little apprehensive about his reaction.
  2. I have few friends that I can trust.
  3. They were a little concerned about his health.
  4. I have little interest in politics.
  5. Few / A few politicians are really honest.
  6. There are only a few copies left.
  7. I would like to ask a few questions.
  8. I have got a little water if you are thirsty.
  9. I was a little annoyed.
  10. Only a few students in this class will pass the test.
  11. I know I have very few options.
  12. We have very little money.

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