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Time - Contable or Uncontable

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The noun time can be used as both a countable and uncountable noun. (O substantivo time pode ser contável ou incontável.) Here are the example sentences.   Uncountable: I had a little free time when I was at the University. If you want to see everything, you’ll need a lot of time. I don’t have too much time these days. My students spend a lot of time studying Maths. Countable: I have been to Argentina many times. The last time I went there was in 2009. I have seen "The Lion King" a few times. We have met several times before. Is it clear? If it isn´t, please, write your doubt. Thanks. 

Palavras que confundem: A little x A few

Read the task below and click on a link which you think is the correct answer. (a) little + substantivo incontável (a) few + substantivo contável no plural Examples: There's  little  water left in the bottle. I've put  a little  sugar into your coffee. Yesterday I wrote  a few  letters. He has  a few  pounds left. Are there any companies in this town? – Yes,  a few . I met  a few  people on holiday. There were  few  people in the cinema. It was nearly empty. A few  friends visited me. Anna’s English is very correct. She makes very  few  mistakes. Our friends have  a little  money, so they are not poor. Where is Mike? – He left  a few  minutes ago. I have  little  money saved. We must hurry. We have got very  little  time.  Do the exercise