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Small/little

"small" and "little"

They almost have the same meaning, but there is a difference.

I) Main difference between small and little:

=> "small" is used for a simple fact.

=> "little" is used to express an opinion. It is often used with another adjective.adjectif.

small Simple fact	little Opinion
She's small for her age.	He's a nice little boy.
She's a small woman.	He's a horrible little man.
He lives in a small house.	What a lovely little house!

II) How to use them:

little:

=> "little" is always used before a noun:

My cousin's got a little garden.

=> Little can be used for a distance or a period of time:

What about a little walk?

You'll have to wait a little while.

small:

=> "small" can be used after "be". It is often used in the comparative or superlative forms:

His brother is rather small.

He's the smallest in the class.

=> "small" can also be used with an adverb:

This flat is too small for us.

III) Exercise :

Choose between SMALL and LITTLE.

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1. She went to a lovely Italian restaurant

2. Their house is rather for such a large family.

3. My poor mother was really a great woman.

4. My friend lives in a friendly town.

5. These trousers are much too for me

6. Did you see their adorable girl?

7. Would you like a large or a beer?

8. Lucile noticed that there were a few mistakes in this essay.

9. It'll only take a while to clear up the room.

10. These shoes are too for you. You should buy larger ones.

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