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Penicillin Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

Question in "a lot"

Hello

Can we add "a" to "lot" when an uncountable noun follows "lot"?

Look at this sentence, is it true?

- We have to store a lot of sugar.

Thanks very much

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Hi Roger, Can we add "a" to "lot" when an uncountable noun follows "lot"? Look at this sentence, is it true? - We have to store a lot of sugar.

— Clive

  • Hi Roger, Can we add "a" to "lot" when an uncountable noun follows "lot"?
  • Look at this sentence, is it true?
  • - We have to store a lot of sugar.
  • Yes, this is fine.
  • Best wishes, Clive
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Hi Roger,

Can we add "a" to "lot" when an uncountable noun follows "lot"?

Look at this sentence, is it true?

- We have to store a lot of sugar. Yes, this is fine.

Best wishes, Clive
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OK,

Is "We have to store a lot of sugar." better than "We have to store lot of sugar."?
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Hi again,

Is "We have to store a lot of sugar." This is correct.

better than "We have to store lot of sugar."? This is not correct grammar. 'Lot' is a singular noun, so it requires an article.

You could also use the plural form, 'We have to store lots of sugar'.

Best wishes, Clive
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