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LITTLE AND A LITTLE:

The are almost the same thing. However not being used in the same way. Both are being used with uncountable nouns, and mean small quantities. If we use 'little' with no article 'a', it's usually means a negative small quantity. And the small quantity a such is a problem, almost can't make anything. Examples

1. There's little money left in my account, I can't buy anything.
2. There's little time left, we need to start now.
3. The water is little, it can't satisfy me.

'A little' with an article 'a' usually means a small quantity, however positive, and at least we've got some. Examples

1. We've got a little money, we should spend it in the shop.
2. Let them have their lunch, there's a little time left.
3. There's a little water in the bucket, you can use it.

Remember 'a little' means a small positive quantity, and not a problem. But 'little' means a small negative quantity, and a problem.

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IF ONLY. The two words 'if only' which could be seen as a simple phrase, and is used when we want to say that we would like something to be different. We use 'if only' with three different tenses of English language. They're 1. Present tense. For the present tense we use formula a such; (if only+subject+past simple verb) example. 1. If only I were the best at English language or If only I understood English language. 2. If only he arrived on time. 3. If only we studied in abroad.
2. Past tense. For the past purposes we do it this way; (if only+subject+had+past participle) examples 1. If only I hadn't left my phone at home. 2. If only you had given her $1k. 3. If only she had called me.
3. Future tense. For this purpose we come on this formula; (if only+subject+would+bare verb) examples. 1. If only she would love me forever. 2. If only you would give me your ATM password. 3. If only you would understand this lesson.
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