English Grammar Quiz: Little, A Little, and The Little

 

English Grammar Quiz: Little, A Little, and The Little

Instructions: Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.

Q1. I have ______ knowledge of French, so I cannot translate this document.

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) few

Q2. He has ______ money left, enough to buy a cup of coffee.

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) any

Q3. ______ hope I had of finding my keys has now vanished.

a) Little | b) A little | c) The little | d) Few

Q4. She is very busy and has ______ time for hobbies.

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) any

Q5. Can you give me ______ help with this heavy box?

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) few

Q6. There is ______ point in arguing about it now; it’s already done.

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) some

Q7. I spent ______ money I had on a new book.

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) few

Q8. It is a complex problem, but I have ______ understanding of it.

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) some

Q9. He showed ______ concern for the rules and did what he pleased.

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) any

Q10. We have ______ water left in the jug; please refill it.

a) little | b) a little | c) the little | d) some

Answer Key

Q.NoAnswerNote
1a) littleMeans 'almost none' (negative meaning).
2b) a littleMeans 'some' (positive meaning).
3c) The littleRefers to the specific, small amount that existed.
4a) littleSuggests a lack of time (negative).
5b) a littleRequesting some help (positive).
6a) littleMeans 'almost no point' (negative).
7c) The littleRefers to the specific, limited amount of money.
8b) a littleSuggests having some understanding.
9a) littleMeans 'almost no concern' (negative).
10a) littleSuggests the supply is almost exhausted (negative).

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