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What describes the amount of water left when it is stated there is enough to share?
What describes the amount of water left when it is stated there is enough to share?
Which phrase correctly describes someone who lacks friends and may feel lonely?
Which phrase correctly describes someone who lacks friends and may feel lonely?
How would you describe the education level of someone who cannot read or write?
How would you describe the education level of someone who cannot read or write?
What indicates a lack of trust towards others?
What indicates a lack of trust towards others?
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What term describes having just enough time to meet someone?
What term describes having just enough time to meet someone?
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Which term correctly represents a small quantity of apples received?
Which term correctly represents a small quantity of apples received?
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What can describe a person with a significant lack of self-confidence?
What can describe a person with a significant lack of self-confidence?
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What accurately describes a situation where there are very few women politicians?
What accurately describes a situation where there are very few women politicians?
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What term describes having an insufficient amount of education to read or write?
What term describes having an insufficient amount of education to read or write?
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Which phrase correctly indicates a small number of items that can be shared?
Which phrase correctly indicates a small number of items that can be shared?
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What best describes a situation with scarce trust in relationships?
What best describes a situation with scarce trust in relationships?
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What term is used when there are only a couple of options available?
What term is used when there are only a couple of options available?
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Which phrase would indicate a person with a significant lack of self-confidence?
Which phrase would indicate a person with a significant lack of self-confidence?
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What is the best way to describe a minimal amount of medication available?
What is the best way to describe a minimal amount of medication available?
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Which term appropriately indicates a scarcity of time available for a meeting?
Which term appropriately indicates a scarcity of time available for a meeting?
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What phrase would suggest that very few children from a particular school proceed to university?
What phrase would suggest that very few children from a particular school proceed to university?
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Study Notes
"A Little" vs. "Little"
- Little indicates not much or almost none – a negative meaning.
- A little indicates some – a positive meaning.
"A Few" vs. "Few"
- Few indicates not many or almost none - a negative meaning.
- A few indicates some – a positive meaning.
Examples
- Little water means there isn't much, possibly not enough to share.
- A little water means there is some, enough to share.
- Few problems means there aren't many; it's a positive situation.
- A few problems means there are some issues, likely a negative situation.
"A Little" vs. "Little" & "A Few" vs. "Few"
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A Little and Little are used with uncountable nouns, which are substances or abstract concepts that cannot be individually counted (e.g., water, time, education, information, sunshine, self-confidence, milk, medicine, juice).
- A little means "some" and suggests a small but sufficient amount.
- Little means "almost none" and suggests a lack of.
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A Few and Few are used with countable nouns, things that can be individually counted (e.g., friends, people, apples, problems, cakes, programmes, women politicians).
- A few means "some" and suggests a small number, but enough.
- Few means "almost none" and suggests a lack of.
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This quiz explores the nuances between 'little' and 'a little', as well as 'few' and 'a few'. Participants will learn about their meanings and usage differences in various contexts. Enhance your understanding of these commonly confused terms through examples.
