Multiple choice softskills communication

I can give you some apples but only

  1. few

  2. little

  3. a few

  4. a little
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C Correct answer
Explanation

'Apples' is a countable noun, so 'a few' is used to indicate a small quantity. 'Little' and 'a little' are used for uncountable nouns. 'Few' without the article 'a' often carries a negative connotation meaning 'not many', whereas 'a few' means 'some'.

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