Asked by Mark

Can we say : Scientist have a little hope of finding a cure for cancer or little hope.Can we say both? A little means positive and little negative
Answered by Writeacher
Correct phrasing:

Scientists have little hope of finding a cure for cancer.

Notice the plural form: Scientist<b>s</b>

To say someone has "a little hope" means they really do have hope that something will happen.

To say someone has "little hope" means that they have almost no hope that something will happen.
Answered by Mark
can we use here a lot of hope?
Answered by Writeacher
Yes, that would work.
Answered by Mark
Is it better to use a little or little in the following example?

If you have__________ time could you come and help me do my homework
Answered by Ms. Sue
We use the article in this sentence -- a little.