2. 17
"A few" means "some" or "a handful". "A
few" connotes "not an overwhelmingly large
number, but not an insignificantly small
number either."
"Few" means "virtually none" or "almost
zero". "Few" without the preceding "a"
connotes "an insignificantly small number.”
3. 17
1. I have (.....)good friends. I'm not lonely.
answer : a few
2. There are (.....) people she really trusts.
It's a bit sad.
answer : few
3. (.....) children from this school go on to
university, unfortunately.
answer : Few
4. Unfortunately, I have (.....)problems at the
moment.
answer : a few
5. I've (.....) got cakes to give away. Would
you like one?
answer : a few
4. 17
1. I think Coventry will win the match
but (....) people agree with me.
A few Few
5. 17
2. will you (.....) strawberries? They’re verry
good.
A few Few