Few/ a few

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tommyensr

#72399 Sun, 06 Feb 05 03:49 AM

Hi, Teachers

please let's me know what's difference between "few" and "a few" by this sentence.

The transfer of Tom from A company to B company has been delayed for a few/few weeks.

Very thank you

tommyensr

Joined on Mon, Dec 27 2004

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Mister Micawber

#72412 Sun, 06 Feb 05 06:39 AM

'Few' means 'not many'; 'a few' means 'some'; so 'few' is a negative word.

'There are few weeks left till Christmas, so I had better start shopping soon!'
'Ther are a few weeks left till Christmas, so I have plenty of time to shop.'

Your sentence should read 'a few'.

Mister Micawber

Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004

Yokohama

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'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' . 'A fabis abstineto' - Anon

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