Rules for "Few" and "Few of"

  1. "Few"
  2. Definition: "Few" is used to refer to a small number of people or things. It generally emphasizes that the number is small or insufficient. (Definition: "Few" wird verwendet, um sich auf eine kleine Anzahl von Personen oder Dingen zu beziehen. Es betont im Allgemeinen, dass die Anzahl gering oder unzureichend ist.)
    Usage: Examples:
    • Use "few" with plural countable nouns.
      (Verwenden Sie "few" mit zählbaren Nomen im Plural.)
    • It does not refer to a specific group unless the context clarifies it.
      (Es bezieht sich nicht auf eine bestimmte Gruppe, es sei denn, der Kontext macht dies klar.)
    • Often conveys a slightly negative tone (implying "not many" or "less than expected").
      (Oft vermittelt es einen leicht negativen Ton, der "nicht viele" oder "weniger als erwartet" impliziert.)
    • Few students attended the lecture.
      (Nur wenige Studenten nahmen an der Vorlesung teil.)
    • Few books are as well-written as this one.
      (Nur wenige Bücher sind so gut geschrieben wie dieses.)
  3. "Few of"
    Definition: "Few of" is used when referring to a specific subset of a defined group.
    (Definition: "Few of" wird verwendet, um sich auf eine bestimmte Untergruppe einer definierten Gruppe zu beziehen.)
    Usage: Examples:
    • Use "few of" with plural countable nouns.
      (Verwenden Sie "few of" mit zählbaren Nomen im Plural.)
    • Must be followed by a determiner such as the, my, these, those, or a possessive (e.g., my friends, the students).
      (Muss von einem Bestimmungswort wie "the, my, these, those" oder einem Possessiv (z. B. my friends, the students) gefolgt werden.)
    • Few of my friends came to the party.
      (Nur wenige meiner Freunde kamen zur Party.)
    • Few of the books on the shelf are new.
      (Nur wenige der Bücher im Regal sind neu.)
  4. Common Mistakes
    1. Using "few" when a specific group is intended:
      • Incorrect: Few my friends helped me.
      • Correct: Few of my friends helped me.
    2. Forgetting the determiner with "few of":
      • Incorrect: Few of friends joined the trip.
      • Correct: Few of my friends joined the trip.
English Exercise: Quantifiers

1. There are ______ vacancies available in the company.
a) few
b) fewer
c) least

2. We need to hire ______ employees to cut down on costs.
a) few
b) fewer
c) little

3. There is ______ room for negotiation on this contract.
a) little
b) less
c) least

4. We need to spend ______ money on marketing this quarter.
a) fewer
b) little
c) less

5. This option requires the ______ amount of investment upfront.
a) fewest
b) least
c) little

6. We have ______ resources to allocate to this initiative.
a) few
b) fewer
c) little

7. He has ______ experience in managing large-scale projects.
a) little
b) less
c) least

8. There are ______ opportunities for career advancement at the moment.
a) few
b) fewer
c) little

9. We have ______ inventory in stock compared to last month.
a) fewer
b) little
c) less

10. This department has the ______ staff members in the company.
a) fewer
b) fewest
c) least

11. We're experiencing ______ delays in our production process.
a) few
b) fewer
c) little

12. There is ______ demand for this product in the current market.
a) little
b) less
c) least

13. Among all the divisions, ours has ______ expenses.
a) fewer
b) fewest
c) least

14. We expect to see ______ fluctuation in the currency exchange rates next year.
a) fewer
b) little
c) less

15. This supplier offers the ______ delivery options.
a) fewer
b) fewest
c) least

16. There are ______ clients who prefer this particular service package.
a) few
b) fewer
c) least

17. We have the ______ number of projects to manage.
a) fewer
b) fewest
c) least

18. There are ______ errors were reported in the latest financial statements.
a) few
b) fewer
c) little

19. Among the candidates, she has ______ experience but shows potential.
a) less
b) little
c) the least

20. We chose the supplier with the ______ expensive shipping costs.
a) fewest
b) least
c) little

21. There is ______ paperwork involved in the new process.
a) fewer
b) little
c) less

22. This product has the ______ impact on the environment.
a) fewer
b) least
c) little

23. We have ______ delays in our production process.
a) few
b) fewer
c) little

24. There is ______ information available about the competitor's pricing strategy.
a) little
b) less
c) least

25. We have ______ suppliers than we did last year.
a) few
b) fewer
c) little

26. There is ______ time left to finalize the budget for next quarter.
a) little
b) less
c) least

27. There are ______ opportunities for career advancement at the moment.
a) few
b) fewer
c) little

28. We have ______ room for negotiation on this contract.
a) little
b) less
c) least

29. We need to spend ______ money on marketing this quarter.
a) fewer
b) little
c) less

30. There are ______ clients who prefer this particular service package.
a) few
b) fewer
c) least

Few and Few Of Exercise

Few and Few Of Exercise

1. ______ students passed the difficult test.
a) Few
b) Few of

2. ______ my friends are available this weekend.
a) Few
b) Few of

3. ______ houses in this area have swimming pools.
a) Few
b) Few of

4. ______ animals can survive in extreme cold.
a) Few
b) Few of

5. ______ the cookies on the tray were eaten.
a) Few
b) Few of

6. ______ the students in the class understood the lesson.
a) Few
b) Few of

7. ______ books are as captivating as this one.
a) Few
b) Few of

8. ______ the houses in this area have central heating.
a) Few
b) Few of

9. ______ cities are as beautiful as Paris.
a) Few
b) Few of

10. ______ the flowers in the garden have bloomed yet.
a) Few
b) Few of

11. ______ players made it to the finals.
a) Few
b) Few of

12. ______ the guests at the party knew each other.
a) Few
b) Few of

13. ______ roads in the area are well-paved.
a) Few
b) Few of

14. ______ the employees in the office were happy with the decision.
a) Few
b) Few of

15. ______ opportunities are as good as this one.
a) Few
b) Few of

16. ______ the tourists visiting the island went snorkeling.
a) Few
b) Few of

17. ______ movies have left such an impression on me.
a) Few
b) Few of

18. ______ the recommendations were followed by the staff.
a) Few
b) Few of

19. ______ people came to the early morning meeting.
a) Few
b) Few of

20. ______ the cars in the parking lot were luxury vehicles.
a) Few
b) Few of

21. ______ ideas are as innovative as hers.
a) Few
b) Few of

22. ______ the teachers at the school agreed with the new policy.
a) Few
b) Few of

23. ______ songs are as emotional as this one.
a) Few
b) Few of

24. ______ the dishes served at the restaurant were delicious.
a) Few
b) Few of

25. ______ challenges are as rewarding as this one.
a) Few
b) Few of

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