Question

V 11. Explain the differences between little and a little, few and a few in the following sentences. 1) a) Let's go to the cinema. I've got a little money, b) Sorry, I can't lend you money. I've got little money. 2) a) She speaks a little English, so we were able to talk to each other. b) She spoke little English. It was nearly impossible to understand her. 3) a) He wants to make new friends. He's got few friends here. b) He has a leu good friends. He's not lonely. 4) a) The competition was fun. There were a few people I knew there. b) Few people came to see this interesting film. Maybe they didn't know it was on at the cinenia.​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1 a

2 b

3 a

4 a

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Answer 2

1) The difference between "little" and "a little" in the first sentence is that "little" implies a small amount of money, while "a little" implies some amount of money. Using "little" suggests that the speaker doesn't have much money, while using "a little" suggests that they do have some money, although not a large amount.

2) In the second sentence, "a little" suggests that the person can speak some English, but not fluently. On the other hand, "little" implies that the person can only speak a very small amount of English and it is difficult to understand them.

3) The use of "few" in the third sentence indicates that the person has a small number of friends in their current location. It implies that they are lacking in friends. On the other hand, "a few" contradicts this. It suggests that the person has at least some good friends and is not lonely.

4) "A few" in the fourth sentence implies that there were a small number of people the speaker personally knew at the competition, suggesting a somewhat familiar environment. However, "few" in the second part of the sentence indicates that only a small number of people came to see the film, possibly suggesting that not many people were aware of it being shown at the cinema.