Which is more few or a few?

[Eti]

Which is more few or a few?

[Kitosdad]

Hello Eti, both are the same.

Kitosdad.
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[Alan]

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Hi Eti,

Let me say a bit more about 'few' and 'a few'. If I say: Few people speak Chinese in Britain, that suggests that it is unusual/difficult to find any speakers of Chinese in Britain. On the other hand if I say: A few people speak Chinese in Britain, that tells you that you can actually find a small number of Chinese speakers in Britain.

Alan
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[Kitosdad]

Alan is quite correct. The context does make a great deal of difference.

Kitosdad.
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[Noren]

Dear Alan,
Thanks a lot for your written and verbal answer. It's not just for Eti but for me too. Thanks a lot 2 you. Have a nice time ahead.

With Regards
Noren Lee
(NOREN)
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