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hot English tips 3 #1 (permalink) Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:47 am   hot English tips 3
 

Few and a few
We use "few" in a negative sense. Use "a few" in a positive sense.

Example sentences:

I have few friends in Los Angeles. :cry:
I have a few friends in New York. :D
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hot English tips 3 #2 (permalink) Mon Dec 17, 2007 11:56 am   hot English tips 3
 

Yeah, that's correct. I endorse your advice :)
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