A few in a question
I know the general difference between "a few" and "few" but I'm not sure which one I should used in the following question:
"John, are you OK with us investigating this problem for (a couple, max 1-2) more hours?"
Should I use:
1. "John, are you OK with us investigating this problem for few more hours?" OR
2. "John, are you OK with us investigating this problem for a few more hours?"
What is the difference in meaning?
Top answer
few = negative a few = positive I know few words of Polish = I hardly know any words at all. (negative) I know a few words of Polish = I know some words. (positive) Your first sentence is not possible.
- few = negative a few = positive I know few words of Polish = I hardly know any words at all.
- (negative) I know a few words of Polish = I know some words.
- (positive) Your first sentence is not possible.
- You should use sentence number 2.
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few = negative
a few = positive
I know few words of Polish = I hardly know any words at all. (negative)
I know a few words of Polish = I know some words. (positive)
Your first sentence is not possible.
You should use sentence number 2.
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