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Question
Within two minutes, write as many phrases or sentences as you can using ‘a little’.
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Solution
- I need a little help with this task.
- He had a little trouble fixing the car.
- I'll be back in a little while.
- Let's take a little break.
- I felt a little chilly this morning.
- I've read a little about that topic.
- We have a little problem here.
- A little more patience is needed.
- I'll have just a little piece of cake.
- We have a little problem here.
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