(ii) We have got _______ bacon and ______ eggs.
Ans: a little, a few
(iii) Could I try _______ cold drink?
Ans: a little
(iv) Give the plants _______ water every day.
Ans: a little
(v) _______ influence that he has, he uses to his advantage.
Ans: The little
(vi) The little grain we had was damaged in the rain.
Ans: The little
(ii) ________ public gardens that we have are not properly maintained.
Ans: The few
(iii) _______ days’ rest is all that I need.
Ans: A few
(iv) I can’t express my gratitude in _______ words.
Ans: a few
(v) He spent _______ days that were left to him in solitude and meditation.
Ans: the few
(vi) ______ points that he made were quite significant.
Ans: The few
(vii) _______ Americans have their offices in Bangalore.
Ans: A few
(viii) _______ trinkets she had were not worth much.
Ans: The few
(ix) _______ novels she has written are bestsellers.
Ans: The few
(x) When I met him ______ years later, he looked old and haggard.
Ans: a few
(i) There is _______ hope of his recovery.
Ans: little
(ii) There is ______ milk left in the pot.
Ans: a little
(iii) ______ milk he had has turned sour.
Ans: The little
(iv) A poor man has ______ money to waste.
Ans: little
(v) There is ______ work left to complete.
Ans: little
(vi) ______ work left yesterday has been completed.
Ans: The little
(vii) There is ______ time now left.
Ans: little
(ii) He has only _______ friends.
Ans: a few
(iii) _______ friends he has are really faithful to him.
Ans: The few
(iv) A good man has ______ enemies.
Ans: few
(v) ______ passengers were injured in the accident.
Ans: A few
(vi) ________ passengers injured in the accident have been given first-aid.
Ans: The few
(vii) _______ books would serve my purpose.
Ans: A few
(viii) _______ books I had have all gone out of course.
Ans: The few
1. What is the difference between 'a little' and 'the little'? |
2. When should I use 'little' without an article? |
3. Can 'a little' be used with countable nouns? |
4. Is 'the little' used to describe something small in size? |
5. Can 'a little' and 'the little' be used interchangeably? |
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