ingilizce dersler ve testler: Unit 10 / Countable and Uncountable Nouns / Lesson 5

Unit 10 / Countable and Uncountable Nouns / Lesson 5

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few, a few, little, a little
Structure				Examples
a few a few is used with countable nouns to mean "a small number" a few has a positive meaning. a few is used in affirmative statements.				There are a few bananas in the basket. I have a few friends in Madrid. She needs a few tomatoes to make salad. I would like to ask a few questions. There are a few people waiting at the bus stop. He has got a few books in his bag. I need a few hours of sleep.
few few is used with countable nouns to mean "hardly any, not many" few has a negative meaning. few is used in affirmative statements. In everyday speech "hardly any" or "not many" is used instead of "few"				There're few bananas in the basket. They aren't enough :(( There aren't many bananas in the basket. There are few people in the conference, so it can be cancelled. There are hardly any people in the conference. I have few opportunities to practise my English :(( I haven't many opportunities to practise my English. I have hardly any opportunities to practise my English.
a little a little is used with uncountable nouns to mean "a small amount" a little has a positive meaning. a little is used in affirmative statements.				There is a little water in the bottle. She needs a little salt. I eat a little cheese every day. There is a little milk in the carton. They want a little information. He needs a little time to finish the race. I have a little money in my wallet. There is a little juice in the bottle.
little little is used with uncountable nouns to mean "hardly any, not much" little has a negative meaning. littleis used in affirmative statements. In everyday speech "hardly any" or "not much" is used instead of "little"				There is little water in the bottle. It's not enough :(( There is hardly any water in the bottle. There isn't much water in the bottle. I have little money in my wallet. How can I take the tickets? :(( I have hardly any money in my wallet. I haven't much money in my wallet. He hasn't much hope of winning the race.
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