Question

Use few, a few, little, a little
1) I'm sorry to say there is ___ we can do to help him now
2) I have___ books that you may borrow, they will help you with your project
3) -Is there any soup left? -Yes,___
4)He lives on his own and very__ friends visit him nowadays
5) We hope our team will win: there are ____ really good players in it.

Answer 1

1. little - в значении "недостаточно" 
2. a few - их немного, но они есть
3. a little - супа мало, но немножко осталось
4. few - со значением "очень (very)" используется "few"
5. a few - они есть))