Saturday, August 18, 2012

Confused Adjectives


Little and A little
Rule: Little implies not much; a small amount; A little implies at least some.
Incorrect Usage: (a) He took little rest after the long journey and felt better.
   (b) Tom was angry because he got a little help from his relatives when his family was in trouble.

Correct Usage: (a) He took a little rest after the long journey and felt better.
(b) Tom was angry because he got little help from his relatives when his family was in              trouble.

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