We have very _____________ money, so we can't afford to buy a new car.a) littleb) fewc) a littled) a few

To determine the correct word to fill in the blank in the sentence, we need to analyze the context and the grammatical rules regarding countable and uncountable nouns.

1. Understanding the Context: The sentence discusses a quantity of money, which is an uncountable noun. Therefore, we should use a term that is appropriate for uncountable nouns.

2. Analyzing the Options:

   • a) little: This term is used with uncountable nouns to indicate a small amount.
   • b) few: This term is used with countable nouns, indicating not many.
   • c) a little: This is similar to "little" but emphasizes a small quantity that is somewhat sufficient.
   • d) a few: This is used with countable nouns, meaning not many.

3. Choosing the Correct Option: Since "money" is uncountable, the options "few" and "a few" can be eliminated. Between "little" and "a little," "little" has a more negative connotation implying insufficiency, which aligns best with the context of not affording a new car.

Final Answer

The correct answer is: a) little. Thus, the complete sentence reads: "We have very little money, so we can't afford to buy a new car."