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Grammar and Linguistics > Which of these is correct?
Which of these is correct?
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carinita
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Which of these is correct?
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A lot of people was standing... A lot of people were standing... Many people were standing... Thanks! |
12 May 2013
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tsyr
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A lot of people were standing... is correct.
You can �t say "A lot of people was..." because people is a plural noun. And according to the rules, many is used mainly in questions and negative sentences. In affirmative sentences it is not so common, and we generally use expressions like lots of, a lot of and plenty of. This leaves the third option out. Have a nice Sunday. Svetlana.
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12 May 2013
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treasure0911
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I would love to have a native answer;
As for me, a lot of/lots of/plenty of are preferred in affirmative sentences in conversational or informal style more often and many/much are used in written or formal style.
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12 May 2013
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cunliffe
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Yes, I agree. �Many people think.... � �Much time is spent in... � quite formal usage. �Lots of/ a lot of/plenty (we often omit �of � with plenty) - these are less formal and used when speaking. Also, �loads of... �
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12 May 2013
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