"A few" and "a little" are quantifiers that indicate the amount or quantity of something. The use of "a few" and "a little" depends on the type of noun being used with it. "A little" is used with uncountable nouns. Uncountable nouns are nouns that cannot be counted. Some examples of uncountable nouns are water, air, milk, sugar, and meat. "A few" is used with countable nouns. Countable nouns are nouns that can be counted as one or more. Some examples of countable nouns are bottle, cup, desk, chair, book, and table.
"A little" means some; not a lot, but some amount. "A little" is used with uncountable nouns.
"A few" means some; not a lot, but some amount. "A few" is used with countable nouns.
Directions: Choose the correct answer.
1) I have __________ money left.
a. a few
b. a little
2) I have __________ dollars left.
a. a few
b. a little
3) The school dance was organized by __________ teachers.
a. a few
b. a little
4) We gave the cat __________ milk.
a. a few
b. a little
5) I put __________ cream in my coffee.
a. a few
b. a little
6) We picked __________ apples from our neighbor's tree.
a. a few
b. a little
7) We saw __________ horses on the ranch.
a. a few
b. a little
8) I just want __________ peace and quiet.
a. a few
b. a little
Directions: Select the correct sentence.
1) a. I always put a little milk in my tea.
b. I always put a few milk in my tea.
2) a. Billy has a little pimples on his face.
b. Billy has a few pimples on his face.
3) a. I have a little minutes to spare.
b. I have a few minutes to spare.
4) a. I like to put a little salt on my eggs.
b. I like to put a few salt on my eggs.
5) a. We gave the dog a little treats.
b. We gave the dog a few treats.
Quiz 1 Answers
1) b. a little
2) a. a few
3) a. a few
4) b. a little
5) b. a little
6) a. a few
7) a. a few
8) b. a little
Quiz 2 Answers
1) A
2) B
3) B
4) A
5) B
