7.3.3 - Few/A few
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Fill in the blank: 'There are ___ options to choose from.' (Choose few/a few)
💡 Hint: Think about how many options are available.
Which sentence is correct: 'I have few friends' or 'I have a few friends'?
💡 Hint: Consider how you feel about your friends.
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Which of the following suggests scarcity?
💡 Hint: Focus on the emotional connotation.
'A few' conveys a negative implication.
💡 Hint: Remember how it feels to say 'a few.'
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Compose a paragraph using both 'few' and 'a few' in a way that distinguishes their meanings.
💡 Hint: Think about how each choice affects the overall sentiment.
Explain a scenario in which using 'few' instead of 'a few' could drastically change the meaning of your statement.
💡 Hint: How does the word choice affect your audience's perception?
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