a few / a little
English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) · Unit 2: Lifestyles · Lesson 3 · Term 1
Also known as: a few and a little · few little
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Lesson questions (14)
- Add ____ strawberries.
Answer: a few - Add ____ salt.
Answer: a little - I have ____ friends in my class.
Answer: a few - There is ____ milk in the glass.
Answer: a little - We use "a few" with ____ nouns.
Answer: countable - We use "a little" with ____ nouns.
Answer: uncountable - She ate ____ olives.
Answer: a few - Can I have ____ water, please?
Answer: a little - He bought ____ eggs.
Answer: a few - Put ____ pepper on the pizza.
Answer: a little - There are ____ spoons on the table.
Answer: a few - I need ____ time to finish.
Answer: a little - Which word is uncountable?
Answer: bread - Which word is countable?
Answer: strawberry
About this lesson
“a few / a little” is from English Grade 6 (Top Goal 3) (Unit 2: Lifestyles) and has 14 questions with answers. Sample questions: “Add ____ strawberries.” and “Add ____ salt.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: a few · a little · countable · uncountable · bread · strawberry
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
When do we use a few?
We use a few with countable nouns to mean a small number. Example: Add a few strawberries.
When do we use a little?
We use a little with uncountable nouns to mean a small amount. Example: Add a little salt.
What is a common mistake?
Saying a few salt. The correct form is a little salt.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.