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56A LOT OF / A FEW / A LITTLEWe use a lot of (lots of) with countable nouns and uncountable nouns. We use them in affirmative sentences.There are a lot of plants in the garden.We need a lot of pens.I have got a lot of yoghurt in the fridge.There is lots of salt in the soup.%u2022%u2022%u2022%u2022We use a few with plural countable nouns. We usually use a few in affirmative sentences to talk about a small quantity.There are a few cars in the car park.I%u2019ve got a few books to read.%u2022%u2022We use a little with uncountable nouns. We usually use a little in affirmative sentences to talk about asmall quantity.There is a little time to catch the train.I have got a little homework today.%u2022%u2022Note: We use a lot or lots when there is no noun.Sam loves her a lot.Frank is overweight. He eats a lot.%u2022%u20221 Look at the pictures and complete the blanks with a lot of, a few or a little.There are ...................................... grapes in the bowl.1I have got ...................................... rice in the bowl.2We need ...................................... balloons for the party.3There are ...................................... people in the beach.4a lot of
