Examples of uncountable nouns

advice bread furniture luggage progress weather

They gave me a little advice. (positive – some advice)

They had little bread (negative – not much)
She has made a little progress. (positive – some progress)
She has made little progress. (negative – not much)

Examples of countable nouns

chairs people cars plates bottles friends

They gave me a few bottles. (positive – some bottles)

They had few bottles (negative – not many)
She has made a few friends. (positive – some friends)
She has made few friends. (negative – not many)

Complete the sentences using: “a few” “few” “a little” or “little”

1. They have a small cheap car because they have ____________ money.
2. Let’s go by taxi. I’ve got _______________ money.
3. I have to see my boss. I’ve got _______________ questions to ask him.
4. I have ____________ money left so I can’t go to the restaurant.
5. Could we have ______________ wine, please?
6. ____________ children like spinach. It’s a pity because it’s good for you.
7. I must admit I was _______________ surprised at my results.
8. John is very unpleasant. That’s why he has ______________ friends.
9. He’s already been to France __________________ times.
10. The children haven’t drunk all the orange juice. There’s _____________ left.
11. These plants require _______________ water which is fine for us because we
are often away on business.
12. At the party I was pleased to see that I knew quite ____________ people.
13. There are _____________ flowers in a vase on the table.
14. My house is almost empty. I have ______________ furniture.
15. My mother is _______________ better this week, we are relieved.
16. I need _________________ help with my homework. Can you help me?
17. I’ve noticed that _____________ people speak several foreign languages.
18. ______________ people were at the match last night.
19. Sarah isn’t very popular at school. She has very ____________ friends.
20. There’s still _______________ distance to go so be patient please.