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A lot vs Alot vs Allot exercises

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Test yourself on a lot vs alot vs allot with 8 interactive questions. Every answer comes with an explanation — and if you get one wrong, the AI tutor can explain exactly why your answer didn't work.

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Choose the correct sentence.

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Guessing gets you through a quiz; understanding gets you through the exam. Read the full A lot vs Alot vs Allot lesson A lot (always two words) means 'a large amount or number': 'a lot of traffic.' Allot is a verb meaning to give a share of something for a purpose: 'The council will allot funds to each district.' 'Alot' is not a word in standard English — it should never be written as one word, in IELTS or anywhere else.

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