Little vs. Some
Both of the two words are quantifiers and they are misused a lot but if you know the meanings. It would make no confusion for you.
What Are Their Main Differences?
Differences
What They Refer to
- 'Some':
refers to an unknown amount. By unknown amount we mean; you do not know the exact amount or number.
They made
- 'Little':
refers to a small amount. That is actually, less than enough and it is mostly defined by almost nothing.
There is
There is
Where They Are Used
- 'little':
is used in negative, affirmative and interrogative sentences.
We have made
Is there
- 'some':
is used in positive sentences. We can also use 'some' in questions to offer or request something, but only when we are sure that the answer would be a definite 'yes'.
I need rest.")
"Would you like
Tip!
'Any' is a good alternative for 'some' in question and negative sentences. In every case, we mean in questions whether the answer is 'yes' or 'no'.
Similarities
Grammatical Functions
- 'Some' and 'little':
are both quantifiers and they are also used as pronouns when the noun is easily understood.
That is too much pasta, I asked for
Here in this example, it is obvious that 'some' refers to ''pasta''.
Singular or Plural Nouns?
- 'Little':
is followed by a singular uncountable noun.
Add
Plants are going to dry with this
- 'Some':
is followed by a singular uncountable noun or a plural countable noun.
I would like
'Little of' and 'Some of'
'Little of' and 'some of' are used before noun phrases (determiners + nouns) and pronouns. In this case, the noun after them can be plural even after 'little'.
She made
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