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HE IS AN EXPERT ON LANGUAGES BUT HE KNOWS LITTLE ABOUT MATHEMATICS. vs HE IS AN EXPERT ON LANGUAGES BUT HE KNOWS FEW ABOUT MATHEMATICS.

The correct phrase is: 'he is an expert on languages but he knows little about mathematics.' 'Little' is used with uncountable nouns like 'knowledge,' while 'few' is used with countable nouns. In this case, 'knowledge' is uncountable, so 'little' is the appropriate choice.

Last updated: March 28, 2024 • 1702 views

HE IS AN EXPERT ON LANGUAGES BUT HE KNOWS LITTLE ABOUT MATHEMATICS.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'little' when referring to uncountable nouns like 'knowledge.' It indicates a small amount or degree.
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HE IS AN EXPERT ON LANGUAGES BUT HE KNOWS FEW ABOUT MATHEMATICS.

This phrase is incorrect. 'Few' should be used with countable nouns, not uncountable ones like 'knowledge.'

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