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a little and a few can be used as adjective or pronoun.

When we use them as adjective, we always put a noun after them directly,  which shows the quantity.

• The school has a few activities for students.

• Driving within speef limits causes a few accidents. 

• Teddy eats a little cheese and bread at breakfast.

 a few and a little as pronouns

When we use a few and a little with "of" as pronouns, we must use  (the, my, your, these, those) before the noun to be used.

• Few of the children can read or write yet. (few children)

• We are having some problems with a few of the tenants. (few tenants)

• You can use a little of the milk. (a little milk)

• I could only hear little of your speech.

• Chris and a few of his musician friends came to us.

We use Few / a few of    with  us, them, you, these, those;

little / a little of  with  it, that, this 

• When the water has boiled, pour a little of it into a tea pot.

• Very few of them were able to pass the exam.

• A few of these can be used for making jam.

• A little of this is enough.

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