Tenacious Learner Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Explanations on the quantifier 'little'
Hi Teachers,
Could these be good explanations to the quantifier 'little'?
a) It can refer to a very small amount of a liquid or mass.
b) It can refer to practically no amount of a liquid or mass.
Than in advance
Could these be good explanations to the quantifier 'little'?
a) It can refer to a very small amount of a liquid or mass.
b) It can refer to practically no amount of a liquid or mass.
Than in advance
Top answer
A is fine, of course, but B seems a little extreme. Do you need 2?
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A is fine, of course, but B seems a little extreme. Do you need 2?
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Hi Mister Micawber,
Thank you for your reply.
Well, number 2 seems more appropriate to me to explain the difference with 'a little'.
A little
It can refer to a small amount of a liquid or mass.
Little (isn't 'b' more consistent to explain the difference with 'a
Thank you for your reply.
Well, number 2 seems more appropriate to me to explain the difference with 'a little'.
A little
It can refer to a small amount of a liquid or mass.
Little (isn't 'b' more consistent to explain the difference with 'a
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Hi Mister Micawber,
Could you answer my question please?
Is it too exaggerated to say, "a practically non existent amount" to explain 'little'?
Best,
TS
Thanks in advance
Could you answer my question please?
Is it too exaggerated to say, "a practically non existent amount" to explain 'little'?
Best,
TS
Thanks in advance
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