The
Causative Verbs Have and Let:
In
order to express the notion of having someone else do something
for you, use a form of have + the main verb:
--I'm
having my mail forwarded.
(Someone else is forwarding it for you.)
--I
had my house painted.
(Someone painted it for you.)
NOTE:
The -ed form (past participle) is used after have
to give a passive meaning.
Let
in a causative sense means to permit:
--Please
let me help you.
--Don't let them leave!
Do
not use an infinitive after let.
Using A Few, Few, A Little, and Little
A few and few are used with plural count nouns:
--a
few friends, few ideas, a few things to do, etc.
A
little and little are used with noncount nouns:
--little
money, a little rain, a little wind, etc.
NOTE:
Few and little give a negative idea, conveying the notion that
something is largely absent:
--They
have very little money.
--We have few options remaining.
NOTE:
A few and a little give a positive idea, indicating that something
exists or is present:
--I
have a little free time today.
--Do you have a few moments?
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