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Anonymous52111 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Problem: 'a lot'...

Please explain the difference between 'a lot' (or a lot of) and 'lots' (or lots of). Additionally, give each one with examples. Thanks.
  

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Hello, Anon! I'd say they have the same meaning (= many). " A lot of" is singular, "lot s of" is plural.

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  • Hello, Anon!
  • I'd say they have the same meaning (= many).
  • " A lot of" is singular, "lot s of" is plural.
  • There' s a lot of people who can't spell/ there are lots of people who can't spell.
  • "Lots of" sounds more like familiar language.
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Hello, Anon!

I'd say they have the same meaning (= many). "A lot of" is singular, "lots of" is plural.

There's a lot of people who can't spell/ there are lots of people who can't spell.

"Lots of" sounds more like familiar language.
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I'm curious. You said they have the same meanings, but why different words such as singular and plural? I'm sort of confusing right now. Thanks.
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Anonymous52111I'm curious. You said they have the same meanings, but why different words such as singular and plural? I'm sort of confusing right now. Thanks.




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Sorry, I didn't pick a very good example for "a lot" + V in the singular!
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All of you whose examples had been successfully to my questions - thanks.
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