Fill in the blanks with few, little, a few or a little.
1. I was ………………………… apprehensive about his reaction.
Correct!
Wrong!
A little has a positive meaning.
2. I have ………………………. friends that I can trust.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use few with plural nouns and little with uncountable nouns.
3. They were ……………………… concerned about his health.
Correct!
Wrong!
Few is used with plural nouns.
4. I have ……………………….. interest in politics.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use little with uncountable nouns and few with plural nouns.
5. ……………………….. politicians are really honest.
Please select 2 correct answers
Correct!
Wrong!
Either few or a few is possible here with slightly different meanings. Few politicians means hardly any politicians; a few politicians means a small number of politicians.
6. There are only …………………………. copies left.
Correct!
Wrong!
Write a few after limiting words like only.
7. I would like to ask ………………………… questions.
Correct!
Wrong!
A few means a small number.
8. I have got …………………………. water if you are thirsty.
Correct!
Wrong!
A little indicates a small amount.
9. I was ………………………… annoyed.
Correct!
Wrong!
10. Only ……………………….. students in this class will pass the test.
Correct!
Wrong!
11. I know I have very ……………………….. options.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use few after very.
12. We have very ………………………. money.
Correct!
Wrong!
Use little after very. Use little with uncountable things like money.
Answers
- I was a little apprehensive about his reaction.
- I have few friends that I can trust.
- They were a little concerned about his health.
- I have little interest in politics.
- Few politicians are really honest.
- There are only a few copies left.
- I would like to ask a few questions.
- I have got a little water if you are thirsty.
- I was a little annoyed.
- Only a few students in this class will pass the test.
- I know I have very few options.
- We have very little money.
