Few, a few, little, a little: grammar exercise

Complete the following sentences using little, a little, few or a few.

1. We have got quite ………………… . friends there.

2. Would you like to try ………………….. wine?

3. His theories are too complex that only ……………………… people understand them.

4. You don’t need to go shopping. We have got …………………… eggs and some rice.

5. Very …………………… . people can speak a foreign language perfectly.

6. ………………… politicians are really honest.

7. ‘Would you like some more soup?’ ‘Just ………………………, please.’

8. Give the roses …………………… .. water every day, if you don’t want them to die.

9. We have got a ………………… steak, if you are really hungry.

Answers

1. We have got quite a few friends there.

2. Would you like to try a little wine?

3. His theories are too complex that only a few people understand them.

4. You don’t need to go shopping. We have got a few eggs and some rice.

5. Very few people can speak a foreign language perfectly.

6. Few / very few politicians are really honest.

7. ‘Would you like some more soup?’ ‘Just a little, please.’

8. Give the roses a little water every day if you don’t want them to die.

9. We have got a little steak if you are really hungry.