Which is right there is a lot or there are a lot?
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Which is right there is a lot or there are a lot?
Mostly, we will use “There are a lot of” with countable nouns, when we discuss plurals, and “There is a lot of” with uncountable nouns, but there is of course flexibility here – in many cases it may be down to the individual’s interpretation of the sentence. There are a lot of apples.
Is a lot of time singular or plural?
Basically, lot = a large amount, a large quantity. Amount and quantity are both singular. Lot becomes plural only when you know that it means a large number (of plural things or people).
Is it the number of things or number of things?
“Number” is grammatically singular. But it’s a long-established convention that, while “the number of things” takes the singular (because you’re talking about the number), “a number of things” takes the plural (because you’re talking about the things).
How do you say there’s a lot of something?
What follows is a list of alternatives to “a lot.” Consider using these more descriptive words and phrases in your next project.
- a good deal.
- a great deal.
- a large number.
- ample.
- a whole heap.
- an abundance.
- bunches.
- copious, copious amount.
Is a lot of countable or uncountable?
A lot of (or lots of) can be used with both countable and uncountable nouns. There are lots of apples on the trees. There is a lot of snow on the road. Notice that we don’t usually use many or much in positive sentences.
Is it there was a lot or there were a lot?
I agree, it has to be “were” because “people” is plural. “A lot” can go either way, though; you can use “was” if the noun is collective, or otherwise singular. “There was a lot of emotion in his performance.”
Which is correct things or are things?
When deciding whether to use is or are, look at whether the noun is plural or singular. If the noun is singular, use is. If it is plural or there is more than one noun, use are.
Is a number of things plural or singular?
1 Answer. “The number of” should always be used with a plural of a countable noun. The phrase “the number of Xs” then acts as a singular subject for the verb, so the third person singular form of the verb should be used.