Using A few and Few in English

Using A few and Few in English, how to use a few and few;



 

Using A few and Few in English




A few

A few represents a positive quantity. It is used with plural nouns. It means some, a small amoun.

A few + Plural Countable Nouns

Examples;

  • He has a few good friends so he is happy.
  • There are a few books on the shelf.
  • We stayed a few days in Paris and visited the Eiffel Tower.

 

Few

Few represents a negative quantity or shortage. It is used with plural countable nouns. It means not many, not enough.

Few + Plural Countable Nouns

Examples;

  • I have got few friends in the city so I am lonely.
  • They have got few cake on the table.
  • He has few photos on Instagram.