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Language Arts

Language Arts. Mr. O’Leary Room 110. “ Language Pet Peeves” Incorrect Usage/Spelling/Grammar. And. Other Stuff You Really Should Know But May Not. September 6, 2016. A lot- many, a large number Allot - to distribute, handout, or ration Alot - NOT A WORD. DO NOT USE. Examples.

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Language Arts

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  1. Language Arts Mr. O’Leary Room 110

  2. “Language Pet Peeves”Incorrect Usage/Spelling/Grammar And Other Stuff You Really Should Know But May Not

  3. September 6, 2016 A lot- many, a large number Allot- to distribute, handout, or ration Alot-NOT A WORD. DO NOTUSE

  4. Examples 1. I ate a lot of candy on Halloween. (correct) • I was told to allot two pencils to every student. (correct) • He sure has alot of toys. (incorrect)

  5. Alternatives—”Sophisticated Words” Synonyms (words that mean nearly the same) for a lot:

  6. “I’m Chris O’Leary and I approved this message.”

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