2) 11. Explain the differences between little and a little, few and a few
the following sentences.
1) a) Let's go to the cinema. I've got a little money.
b) Sorry, I can't lend you money. I've got little money.
2) a) She speaks a little English, so we were able to talk to each other.
b) She spoke little English. It was nearly impossible to understand her.
3) a) He wants to make new friends. He's got few friends here.
b) He has a few good friends. He's not lonely.
4) a) The competition was fun. There were a few people I knew there.
b) Few people came to see this interesting film. Maybe they didn't
know it was on at the cinema.
daniel defoe born daniel foe, was an english trader, writer, journalist, pamphleteer, and spy, now most famous for his novel robinson crusoe. defoe is notable for being one of the earliest proponents of the novel, as he helped to popularise the form in britain, and, along with others such as samuel richardson, is among the founders of the english novel. a prolific and versatile writer, he wrote more than 500 books, pamphlets and journals on various topics (including politics, crime, religion, marriage, psychology and the supernatural). he was also a pioneer of economic journalism.