A1
Expression
Neutral
Meaning
Used to indicate a small amount or degree of something.
🌍
Cultural Background
Americans often use 'a little' to be polite when declining something. British speakers use 'a little' to understate things.
💡
Countable vs Uncountable
Always check if the noun can be counted. If yes, use 'a few'.
Meaning
Used to indicate a small amount or degree of something.
💡
Countable vs Uncountable
Always check if the noun can be counted. If yes, use 'a few'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with 'a little' or 'a few'.
I have ___ water in my glass.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a little
Water is uncountable.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Fill in the blank with 'a little' or 'a few'.
Fill Blank
A1
I have ___ water in my glass.
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: a little
Water is uncountable.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, use 'a few' for people.
Related Phrases
🔗
A few
contrastSmall number of countable items
Was this helpful?
Comments (0)
Login to Comment
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
