Little, few, lot of, lots of

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo, havo
• Leerjaar 1,2

Little, few, lot of, lots of

Weinig/ een beetje/ een paar

                                                telbaar          niet-telbaar

weinig/  bijna niets        few                 little

een paar/ een beetje     a few             a little

I have a few tests next week. 

Ik heb een paar toetsen volgende week

I have few tests next week.

Ik heb bijna geen toetsen volgende week

I study .... hours a day, in preparation for tests.

1. few
2. little
3. a few
4. a little

Janet gave me ... apples from her garden.

1. few
2. little
3. a few
4. a little

I didn't drink all the coffee, there's still ... left.

1. few
2. little
3. a few
4. a little

There was no one at the game, I guess ... people wanted to watch it.

1. few
2. little
3. a few
4. a little

Some or any?

I have something to tell you.

I can't tell you anything about it! It's top secret.

Do you have any advice for me?

I should get _____ more milk, we're almost out!

1. Some
2. Any

James doesn't like _____thing other than chicken.

1. Some
2. Any

Sheila enjoys _____ films but not too many.

1. Some
2. Any

What is the difference between much and many?

When do we use "a lot"? (what does it mean?)

Much, many & a lot

Much = Uncountable nouns (negative and question)

Many = Countable nouns (negative and question)

A lot = Affirmative sentences (positive)

How _____ money do you have left?

Lisa has _______ figurines at home.

James doesn't like ____ people at his house.

How ______ pairs of shoes do you have?

What is the difference between few and little?

(a) few & (a) little

(a) few. = countable nouns

(a) little = uncountable nouns

With a = some

Without a = not much/many

1) She has ____ people that know her well. She only trusts two person.

3) I have very _____ knowledge about this topic.

2) I have _____ pieces of cake left, do you want one?

4) You need _______ more sugar to make it taste even better! 

Few

A few

Little 

A little 

Grammar unit 5: future

Future
We ...... after school. (stay)

1. will stay
2. shall stay

Future
.... I..... you tomorrow. (call)

1. will ... call
2. shall ... call

Future
Next week we ______ (go) on holiday

1. are going to go
2. will go
3. go

We ..................inform you in time.
(future tense)

1. will
2. can
3. will or shall
4. might

Future: My bus ___ at three o'clock.

1. will leave
2. is going to leave
3. is leaving
4. leaves

future
I think Mancester United _____ (win) tonight

1. are going to win
2. will win
3. wins

Fill in the future tense:

Jane: Hi Ton. Do you know it's Jake's birthday this Friday?
He ........ (be) 14.

Fill in the future tense:

His brother told me they .... (get) him a new skateboard.

Fill in the future tense:

He wants to throw a party next Saturday.
And I know for a fact the two of us ....... (be) invited.

Fill in the future tense:

I ...... (go) to his party. How about you?
Ton: I sure am. That sounds cool. Do you already have a present in mind?

Fill in the future tense:

Jane: Yes, I do. I .... (buy) him that comic book he keeps talking about.

Fill in the future tense:

Ton: That's a great idea. Maybe I ...... (perform) with my band at his party.
o you think he'll like that?

Fill in the future tense:

Jane: Yes, I do. You guys rock! You should keep it a secret. It ....... (be) a big surprise. Can you give me a lift to the party?

Fill in the future tense:

Ton: Sure. I ...... (pick you up) at 7pm.
Jane: Thanks. See you then.