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Tommyensr Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Few/ a few

Hi, Teachers

please let's me know what's difference between "few" and "a few" by this sentence.

The transfer of Tom from A company to B company has been delayed for a few/few weeks.

Very thank you
  

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'Few' means 'not many'; 'a few' means 'some'; so 'few' is a negative word. ' Your sentence should read 'a few'.

  • 'Few' means 'not many'; 'a few' means 'some'; so 'few' is a negative word.
  • ' Your sentence should read 'a few'.
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'Few' means 'not many'; 'a few' means 'some'; so 'few' is a negative word.

'There are few weeks left till Christmas, so I had better start shopping soon!'
'Ther are a few weeks left till Christmas, so I have plenty of time to shop.'

Your sentence should read 'a few'.

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