First decide which of the following pairs of nouns can best complete the following sentences. Then decide which of the two quantifiers combines with each noun, using plural forms whenever logical. In some cases, you will also have to decide which form of the verb to use.

word – vocabulary                          cutlery – plate                              slang – common expression

hotel – accommodation                  car – traffic                                  grammar – rule

1. Learning (a little / a few) _______ goes a long way in increasing your understanding of how people actually use a foreign language.

2. Careful, there {is / are} (very few / very little) _______ in that area of town, and most places will be fully booked by now.

3. This language method – designed for total beginners – has been criticized for containing (far too much / far too many) _______ and not enough vocabulary.

4. Students in beginning conversational German class are asked to learn (these / this) _______ for next week’s mid-term evaluation. Use your dictionary if necessary.

5. There shouldn’t be (much / many) _______ on the motorway at this time of day. I’m sure I’ll be on time.

6. There {has been / have been} (five / a lot of) dirty _______ lying in the kitchen sink for the past several days.