difference betwen few, a few, a lot, etc.

[Fewy]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #113 "Postcard: Appointment", question 7

I know there are a ......... clocks at the station.

(a) lot
(b) number
(c) few

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #113 "Postcard: Appointment", answer 7

I know there are a few clocks at the station.

Correct answer: (c) few
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can u give the meaning of few, a lot, many and bit ?
thank u

[Torsten]

You can take the few/little/some/a few/a little test.

In addition, you should read how to improve your writing skills.

Many thanks,
Torsten
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[Alan]

Hi,

'A few' not many as in: You've only made a few mistakes.
'A lot' many as in: I'm afraid this isn't very good because you have made a lot of mistakes.
'Many' is the same as a lot and can be used as above. I think you mean 'a bit' which means some of/ a piece of/not much as in: I understood most of the lesson and there was only a bit (not much).

Alan
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