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test a few things vs test few things

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Test a few things' implies testing a small number of things, while 'Test few things' suggests testing only a limited number of things without specifying how many. The addition of 'a' in the first phrase makes it clearer that only a small number of things will be tested.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 783 views

test a few things

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when you want to indicate testing a small number of things. The 'a' before 'few' emphasizes the limited quantity being tested.

Examples:

Let's test a few things before making a decision.
I need to test a few things to see if the system works properly.

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We are going to test a few things.
I can think of a few things.
Come, collect a few things we go.
A few things worth knowing about Eliezer Shkolnik.
A few things worth knowing about Uriel Shkolnik.
Learned a few things about you Pastor Barlow.
Getting a few things straightened out.
That actually explains a few things.
I would like to answer a few questions and clarify a few things very quickly.
A small place where I can grow a few things, keep a few animals.
I got her cooking lessons a few years ago, and she ended up teaching the teacher a few things.
I learned a few things in prison, Nick.
But nearer the end, I tried a few things.
A few things were altered as the result of the accident.
I need to ask you a few things.
Although it does explain a few things about daddy.
There's a few things that we know about Vivian Maier.
Need to sort out a few things.
Now, there are a few things...
OK, maybe I should clear a few things up while I'm here.

Alternatives:

Test some things
Test a couple of things
Test a small number of things
Test a handful of things
Test a limited number of things

test few things

This phrase is correct but less common in English.

This phrase is used to suggest testing only a limited number of things without specifying how many. It may imply a smaller quantity than 'test a few things.'

Examples:

I will test few things before finalizing the design.
He decided to test few things due to time constraints.

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One of the few things you can take into a test.
We are going to test a few things.
Just puttingthe last few things in order.
I can think of a few things.
Come, collect a few things we go.
A few things worth knowing about Eliezer Shkolnik.
A few things worth knowing about Uriel Shkolnik.
Learned a few things about you Pastor Barlow.
Getting a few things straightened out.
That actually explains a few things.
I learned a few things in prison, Nick.
But nearer the end, I tried a few things.
But few things happen by accident.
A few things were altered as the result of the accident.
I need to ask you a few things.
Although it does explain a few things about daddy.
There's a few things that we know about Vivian Maier.
Need to sort out a few things.
Now, there are a few things...
OK, maybe I should clear a few things up while I'm here.

Alternatives:

Test some things
Test a limited number of things
Test only a few things
Test a small number of things
Test a handful of things

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