Element FORM: 'LITTLE/FEW'
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Level B2
Cando Can use modifier + 'little' + uncountable nouns and modifier + 'few' + countable nouns, to indicate a lack of something or not as much as expected of something.► adverbs
Corrected Learner Example I spend very little time outside, and I know I do not have enough stamina and strength. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass)

We are sick of working hard for so little money. (Portugal; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Portuguese; Pass)

There are so few animals living on the earth today and the pandas have so few places left to live and to eat, so we must try helping these animals. (Denmark; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Danish; Pass)
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