does this sentence make sense? :
The family only had a PITTANCE amount of money left.
(pittance: a small amount or share)
I guess it's alright, but I rarely use the word pittance. I would change that sentence to this: The family only had a meagre amount of money left.
you could just write this as a simple sentence for Pittance, I earned my pittance by shoveling snow for the neighbors.
Better usage would be
The family only had a pittance.
I earned a pittance by shoveling snow.
ok, thanks Lisa
and bob
you're welcome
"a meager amount of money"
"a pittance"
They mean the same thing. When you write or say "a pittance amount of money," you're being redundant!
i know, i get it
Pittance is a noun, not an adjective
Yes, the sentence "The family only had a pittance amount of money left" makes sense. It indicates that the family has very little money remaining.
To determine if a sentence makes sense, you can analyze the meaning and grammar of the sentence. In this case, the sentence is grammatically correct and the meaning is clear. The word "pittance" is used appropriately to convey that the family has a small or insignificant amount of money left.