In spoken English we often use lots of or a lot of. In written English, it is more common to write many (for countable plural nouns) or a great deal of (for uncountable nouns) in positive statements.
A common mistake is to use lot of. For example, "There are lot of accidents on this road". To avoid making this mistake, remember either to use a before lot, or to make lot plural – lots.
We can say either a lot of or lots of before a noun. For example, "There are a lot of people here" or "There are lots of people here". There isn't any difference between the two expressions.
We can also use a lot as an adverb to say how much you do something. For example, "She talks a lot".
A lot is also used in short answers. For example, "Do you like swimming?", "Yes, a lot."
15 comments on “Using Lots of”
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The explanation is short and sweet.
I want to ask if using a lot of for ( countable nouns)
i ate a lot of apples
and using a lot of for ( uncountable nouns)
i have lots of sugar in the packet
You can use both "a lot of" and "lots of" for both countable and uncountable nouns.
reply for ashy's message :
Yes, you can. I think "a lot of " and "lots of " are Jolly Jokers. When you cannot decide if a noun is countable or not, then just use lots of . :)
Thanks, alot.<<another use for short answer
thanks a lot :)
can i ask if you gave to us an example for a great deal of in sentences and thanks
She has a great deal of money.
Hi
what does A GRAET DEAL mean?
thanks a lot
A great deal = a lot of
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"a Lot of", "LotS of".
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Is this sentence correct?'there are a lot of accident on roads.(not accidents)
No. "There are lots of accidents on roads" or "There are a lot of accidents on roads".
This is the first time i experienced with getting answers for my problems.thanks