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Jan 2024
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When to use FEW vs. A FEW?

SHAYNA OLIVEIRA
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Today's student question is: "When do we use FEW vs. A FEW?"

I'll explain it today with examples!

We'll also learn how many, exactly, is "a few" as well as how to use "little" and "a little" correctly.

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