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Marold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
A few/few
1) "A few people came." - This is clear => some people came
2) "Few people came." - Also clear => not enough
What about these ones below?
"Quite a few people have complained about his behaviour."
and
"A very few people have voiced their support for him."
What do these words stand for in such cases?
Thanks in advance.
2) "Few people came." - Also clear => not enough
What about these ones below?
"Quite a few people have complained about his behaviour."
and
"A very few people have voiced their support for him."
What do these words stand for in such cases?
Thanks in advance.
Top answer
"Quite a few" means "a considerable number" or "many". "A very few" is a less common form of "not very many" or "very few".
- "Quite a few" means "a considerable number" or "many".
- "A very few" is a less common form of "not very many" or "very few".
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"Quite a few" means "a considerable number" or "many".
"A very few" is a less common form of "not very many" or "very few".
"A very few" is a less common form of "not very many" or "very few".
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