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English Grammar

GRAMMAR
QUANTIFIERS: 'FEW', 'A FEW', 'LITTLE' AND 'A BIT OF'
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Grammar explanation
A few and a bit of or a little mean some. Often we feel this amount is enough or more
than we expected. We use a few with plural nouns and a bit of or a little with
uncountable nouns.
Example : Another Example :
1. I have a few ideas. 1. I have a few friends coming over tonight
2. I've brought a few friends. 2. She brought a few books to read on the trip
3. It needs a little more work. 3. Can you add a bit of sugar to my tea?
4. There's a bit of milk left. 4. He needs a bit of help with his homework

A few has a positive connotation. It implies that there is a small number, but it's
sufficient or more than expected. ( countable nouns )
A Little or A Bit Of have a positive or neutral connotation. They suggest that there is
some amount, and it's sufficient or more than expected. ( uncountable nouns )
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We use few and very little to show that we are talking about a small amount. Often we feel
this amount is not enough or less than we expected. Few is for countable nouns and very
little is for uncountable nouns.
Example : Another Example :
1. Few people came to the meeting. 1. There is little water left.
2. There are few places where you can still see these birds. 2. There is little time left before the
3. We have very little time. deadline.
4. I have very little money. 3. Few buses run late at night, making it
difficult to get home.
Few (without the article "a") has a negative connotation. It suggests that the quantity is
not enough or is less than expected.
Little/Very little (without the article "a") has a negative connotation. It suggests that the
amount is not enough or less than desired.

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