difference between 'few', 'little' and 'some'?

[Sommy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #249 "Few, a little and some (1)", question 8

I need a ......... help with my homework. Do you have time to help me?

(a) few
(b) little
(c) some

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #249 "Few, a little and some (1)", answer 8

I need a little help with my homework. Do you have time to help me?

Correct answer: (b) little
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When can I use few, little and some?

Sommy

[Mister Micawber]

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'Few' is for countable nouns, 'little' is for uncountable nouns, and 'some' is for both.
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