Few vs Little

A few refers to countable nouns and means a small number of things or people, e.g.
I've read a few of her books.
I have to buy a few things at the supermarket.
There are a few more things I'd like to discuss.

Few refers to countable nouns and means not many, not enough, e.g.
low-paid jobs that few people want
Very few of the staff come from the local area.
The team that makes the fewest mistakes usually wins.

A little refers to uncountable nouns and means a small amount, e.g.
Susan speaks a little French.
Fortunately I had a little time to spare.
Would you like a little more milk in your coffee?

Little refers to uncountable nouns and means only a small amount or hardly any of something, e.g.
There's little doubt in my mind that he's guilty.
I paid little attention to what the others were saying.
Changes in the law have done little to improve the situation.

TEST YOURSELF
1. There is ………….. time to prepare for the exams.
2. She has done ………. today besides sleep.
3. I spoke with ………… colleagues about it.
4. There was too much rain and too ……… sun.
5. She approached several people, but ………. were interested.
6. We managed to save ………. money.
7. With ………. luck, you might write the next best-seller!
8. Only ……… managers attend the meetings.
9. They live in a very small flat because they have …..... money.
10. I really need to see him. I've got …..... questions to ask him.
11. Could we have …..... champagne, please ?
12. They've already been to Spain …..... times.
13. These plants require …..... water and it's very handy.
14. At home, the kitchen was a pleasant place. There were always …..... flowers in a vase.
15. 'Sandra is fluent in Italian, French and Spanish.' 'It's quite rare, …..... people can speak several foreign languages.'
16. This boy isn't very popular at school. He's got very …..... friends.