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Anand invited ______ friends for the birthday party.

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Anand invited ______ friends for the birthday party.

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  • few

  • a few

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Anand invited a few friends for the birthday party.

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Chapter 1.1: The Portrait of a Lady - Grammar- Articles and Determiners [Page 11]

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Chapter 1.1 The Portrait of a Lady
Grammar- Articles and Determiners | Q d. ii. | Page 11

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