FEW
- Used
with: Countable
nouns (things you can count one by one: books, people, apples, etc.)
- Meaning: Not many,
almost none (negative tone)
- Example:
- Few
students came to the class today.
→ (Almost no students came; very small number.)
Related forms:
- A
few = some, but
not many (positive tone)
Example: A few friends are coming over.
→ (Some friends are coming.)
LITTLE
- Used
with: Uncountable
nouns (things you can’t count individually: water, sugar, time, money,
etc.)
- Meaning: Not much,
almost none (negative tone)
- Example:
- There is
little water in the bottle.
→ (Almost no water; very small amount.)
Related forms:
- A
little
= some, but not much (positive tone)
Example: There is a little hope left.
→ (Some hope remains.)
Quick Tip:
|
Expression |
Countable |
Uncountable |
Meaning |
|
few |
✅ |
❌ |
almost
none (negative) |
|
a
few |
✅ |
❌ |
some
(positive) |
|
little |
❌ |
✅ |
almost
none (negative) |
|
a
little |
❌ |
✅ |
some
(positive) |
25 fill-in-the-blank questions
using few, a few, little, a little
with options in brackets for
each. These are great for grammar practice:
1.
There
were only ______ people at the meeting. (few / a few / little)
2.
She
added ______ milk to the tea. (few / a little / little)
3.
I
have ______ money left; let’s spend it wisely. (a little / few / a few)
4.
Only
______ students passed the difficult exam. (few / little / a few)
5.
We
had ______ problems during our trip. (a few / little / few)
6.
There’s
very ______ hope of success. (little / a little / few)
7.
Can
I have ______ more time to complete the task? (a little / little / few)
8.
They
have ______ friends in the city, so they often feel lonely. (few / a few /
little)
9.
He
drank ______ water before leaving. (few / a few / a little)
10.
She
has ______ experience with graphic design. (a little / few / a few)
11.
Only
______ tourists visit this remote village. (few / a little / little)
12.
We
have ______ biscuits left in the jar. (a few / little / few)
13.
The
patient has ______ energy; he should rest. (little / a few / few)
14.
______
books on that shelf are worth reading. (A few / Little / Few)
15.
I
have ______ interest in politics. (little / few / a few)
16.
Just
______ changes were made to the original plan. (a few / few / little)
17.
She
has ______ patience with noisy children. (little / few / a little)
18.
______
musicians get a chance to perform internationally. (Few / Little / A little)
19.
We
need ______ salt for this recipe. (a little / little / few)
20.
He
made ______ mistakes in the test, but overall it was good. (a few / little /
few)
21.
There
is ______ traffic today; we’ll arrive early. (little / few / a few)
22.
______
people truly understand how hard this job is. (Few / A little / Little)
23.
I
brought ______ gifts for the children. (a few / few / a little)
24.
We
found ______ evidence to support the theory. (little / a little / few)
25.
The
teacher gave us ______ advice before the exam. (a little / a few / few)
40 fill-in-the-blank questions
using few, a few, little, a little,
each with multiple choice options in
brackets:
1.
She
has ______ friends in the city to hang out with. (few / a few / little)
2.
We
have ______ time left before the train arrives. (little / a little / few)
3.
Only
______ students submitted their assignments on time. (few / little / a few)
4.
He
added ______ sugar to the coffee. (a little / few / little)
5.
There
were ______ people at the event due to the rain. (few / a little / little)
6.
Can
I borrow ______ money until tomorrow? (a little / little / a few)
7.
I
have read ______ books by that author. (few / a few / little)
8.
She
has ______ interest in sports. (little / a few / few)
9.
There’s
______ hope left now. (a little / little / few)
10.
We
bought ______ apples from the market. (a few / little / few)
11.
He
had ______ sleep last night and looks tired. (little / few / a few)
12.
They
spent ______ days in Pokhara last month. (a few / few / little)
13.
I
need ______ help with this project. (a little / little / few)
14.
There
are ______ people who can do this job well. (few / a few / little)
15.
The
soup needs ______ salt. (a little / few / little)
16.
We
encountered ______ difficulties during our hike. (a few / little / few)
17.
She
has ______ patience with rude customers. (little / few / a little)
18.
He
made ______ mistakes in the essay. (a few / little / few)
19.
There’s
______ water left in the bottle. (little / a little / few)
20.
Only
______ guests showed up at the party. (few / a few / little)
21.
I
brought ______ gifts for the children. (a few / few / a little)
22.
______
effort can make a big difference. (A little / A few / Few)
23.
The
team has ______ chances of winning the match. (few / little / a few)
24.
He
knows ______ people in this town. (few / a few / little)
25.
We
need ______ more chairs for the meeting. (a few / few / a little)
26.
______
students asked questions after the lecture. (A few / Few / Little)
27.
There
was ______ food left at the end of the event. (little / few / a little)
28.
The
guide gave us ______ information about the site. (a little / few / little)
29.
I
have ______ money saved for emergencies. (a little / little / few)
30.
______
tourists visit this place in winter. (Few / A few / Little)
31.
She
bought ______ souvenirs from her trip. (a few / few / little)
32.
They
have ______ knowledge of the subject. (little / a little / few)
33.
______
drops of oil can damage the engine. (A few / A little / Few)
34.
The
village had ______ facilities for tourists. (few / a few / little)
35.
He
had ______ reasons for quitting his job. (a few / few / a little)
36.
There’s
______ noise in the library. (little / a little / few)
37.
I
have ______ time to talk right now. (little / a little / few)
38.
We
spent ______ hours discussing the project. (a few / few / little)
39.
Only
______ children were absent today. (few / a few / little)
40.
She
has ______ talent for singing. (a little / little / few)
answers
to the 25 fill-in-the-blank questions using "few," "a few,"
"little," and "a little":
1.
There were only a few people at the
meeting. (a few)
2.
She added a little milk to the tea. (a
little)
3.
I have a little money left; let’s spend
it wisely. (a little)
4.
Only a few students passed the
difficult exam. (a few)
5.
We had a few problems during our trip.
(a few)
6.
There’s very little hope of success.
(little)
7.
Can I have a little more time to
complete the task? (a little)
8.
They have few friends in the city, so
they often feel lonely. (few)
9.
He drank a little water before leaving.
(a little)
10.
She has a little experience with
graphic design. (a little)
11.
Only few tourists visit this remote
village. (few)
12.
We have a few biscuits left in the jar.
(a few)
13.
The patient has little energy; he
should rest. (little)
14.
A few books on that shelf are worth
reading. (A few)
15.
I have little interest in politics.
(little)
16.
Just a few changes were made to the
original plan. (a few)
17.
She has little patience with noisy
children. (little)
18.
Few musicians get a chance to perform
internationally. (Few)
19.
We need a little salt for this recipe.
(a little)
20.
He made a few mistakes in the test, but
overall it was good. (a few)
21.
There is little traffic today; we’ll
arrive early. (little)
22.
Few people truly understand how hard this
job is. (Few)
23.
I brought a few gifts for the children.
(a few)
24.
We found little evidence to support the
theory. (little)
25.
The teacher gave us a little advice
before the exam. (a little)
answers
to the 40 fill-in-the-blank questions using "few," "a few,"
"little," and "a little":
1.
She has a few friends in the city to
hang out with. (a few)
2.
We have little time left before the
train arrives. (little)
3.
Only a few students submitted their
assignments on time. (a few)
4.
He added a little sugar to the coffee.
(a little)
5.
There were few people at the event due
to the rain. (few)
6.
Can I borrow a little money until
tomorrow? (a little)
7.
I have read a few books by that author.
(a few)
8.
She has little interest in sports.
(little)
9.
There’s little hope left now. (little)
10.
We bought a few apples from the market.
(a few)
11.
He had little sleep last night and
looks tired. (little)
12.
They spent a few days in Pokhara last
month. (a few)
13.
I need a little help with this project.
(a little)
14.
There are few people who can do this
job well. (few)
15.
The soup needs a little salt. (a
little)
16.
We encountered a few difficulties
during our hike. (a few)
17.
She has little patience with rude
customers. (little)
18.
He made a few mistakes in the essay. (a
few)
19.
There’s little water left in the
bottle. (little)
20.
Only a few guests showed up at the
party. (a few)
21.
I brought a few gifts for the children.
(a few)
22.
A little effort can make a big difference. (A
little)
23.
The team has few chances of winning the
match. (few)
24.
He knows a few people in this town. (a
few)
25.
We need a few more chairs for the
meeting. (a few)
26.
A few students asked questions after the
lecture. (A few)
27.
There was little food left at the end
of the event. (little)
28.
The guide gave us a little information
about the site. (a little)
29.
I have a little money saved for
emergencies. (a little)
30.
Few tourists visit this place in winter.
(Few)
31.
She bought a few souvenirs from her
trip. (a few)
32.
They have little knowledge of the
subject. (little)
33.
A few drops of oil can damage the engine.
(A few)
34.
The village had few facilities for
tourists. (few)
35.
He had a few reasons for quitting his
job. (a few)
36.
There’s little noise in the library.
(little)
37.
I have little time to talk right now.
(little)
38.
We spent a few hours discussing the
project. (a few)
39.
Only a few children were absent today.
(a few)
40.
She has a little talent for singing. (a
little)
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