2. A LOT, MUCH, MANY
• We use a lot of + all types of noun
a lot of money, a lot of books, a lot of sugar.
• We use much + uncountable noun
much sugar, much money
• We use many + plural noun
many books, many people
3. PUT IN MUCH OR MANY
1. There aren’t………….hotels in this town.
2. We haven’t got………petrol.
3. Did…………students fail the examinations.
4. I wasn’t very hungry. I didn’t eat……….
4. (A) LITTLE
• (a) little + uncountable noun
(a) little water, (a) little time
• A little = some but not much
• Little (without a) = nearly no or nearly nothing
• A little is a positive idea:
They have a little money, so they’re not poor.
• Little is negative idea:
They have little money. They are very poor.
5. (A) FEW
• (a) few + plural noun
• Few books
• Few days
• A few = some but many
• Few (without a) = nearly no
• A few is a positive idea:
• I’ve got a few friends, so I’m not lonely.
• Few is a negative idea:
• I’m sad and I’m lonely. I’ve got few friends
6. PUT IN LITTLE/A LITTLE/ FEW/A FEW
1. There was………… food in the fridge. It was nearly empty.
2. When did Sarah go?................minutes ago.
3. There was………..traffic, so we arrived earlier than we expected.
4. The bus service isn’t very good at night, there are……….buses after 9
0’clock.
