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Mukulkushwaha95 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
Is the following sentence correct?
I have few shortcomings.
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Do you mean to emphasize that you're practically perfect? Do you know the difference between "few" and "a few"?
- Do you mean to emphasize that you're practically perfect?
- Do you know the difference between "few" and "a few"?
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Do you mean to emphasize that you're practically perfect?
Do you know the difference between "few" and "a few"?
Do you know the difference between "few" and "a few"?
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Hi,
No. I am always confused when to use 'few' and when to use 'a few'. Can you please explain it to me.
No, i want to emphasize that I have some flaws.
Is the sentence wrong 'I have few shortcomngs'.
No. I am always confused when to use 'few' and when to use 'a few'. Can you please explain it to me.
No, i want to emphasize that I have some flaws.
Is the sentence wrong 'I have few shortcomngs'.
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When you say "a few" it means there are some.
When you say "few" it emphasizes the smallness of the number.
Consider:
John is lonely since he moved to New York City. He has made few friends.
John is enjoying living in New York City. He already has made a few friends.
In each case, John may have three friends, but in the first, John is used to a large social circle an
When you say "few" it emphasizes the smallness of the number.
Consider:
John is lonely since he moved to New York City. He has made few friends.
John is enjoying living in New York City. He already has made a few friends.
In each case, John may have three friends, but in the first, John is used to a large social circle an
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