Correct rules to use ‘little’, 'a little' and ‘the little’

सही नियम जो 'little', 'a little' और 'the little' का उपयोग करने के लिए होते हैं।

In English, the words 'little', 'a little', and 'the little' are used to express the quantity or amount of something. However, they are used in different ways and have different meanings. Let's understand the correct rules to use these words:

1. Little: It is used to indicate a small amount or quantity. It is used with uncountable nouns.

Example: I have little money left. (मेरे पास थोड़ा पैसा बचा है।)

2. A little: It is used to indicate a small amount or quantity, but it is more positive than 'little'. It is also used with uncountable nouns.

Example: I have a little time to finish the task. (मेरे पास काम पूरा करने के लिए थोड़ा समय है।)

3. The little: It is used to indicate a small amount or quantity, but it is used when we want to emphasize the smallness. It is also used with uncountable nouns.

Example: She drank the little water that was left. (उसने वह थोड़ा पानी पिया जो बचा था।)

Key Mistakes:

1. Using 'little' with countable nouns: Remember, 'little' is used with uncountable nouns only. For countable nouns, we use 'few'.

Example: I have few books to read. (मेरे पास कुछ किताबें पढ़ने के लिए हैं।)

2. Using 'a little' and 'the little' with countable nouns: These expressions are used with uncountable nouns only. For countable nouns, we use 'a few' and 'the few'.

Example: I have a few friends who can help me. (मेरे पास कुछ दोस्त हैं जो मेरी मदद कर सकते हैं।)

By understanding and applying these rules correctly, you can use 'little', 'a little', and 'the little' accurately in your English conversations. Happy learning!