00 / Grammar and structure
a lot vs allot
A lot indicates a large quantity or frequency, while allot is the act of assigning or distributing shares.
01 / Side by side
a lot
A large amount or frequency.
We spent a lot of time discussing the new project requirements yesterday.
To assign or distribute portions.
The committee will allot ten minutes to each speaker during the conference.
02 / Watch out
Wrong: There were allot of people waiting outside the stadium before kickoff.Right: There were a lot of people waiting outside the stadium before kickoff.
Wrong: The manager will a lot twenty minutes for the presentation.Right: The manager will allot twenty minutes for the presentation.
03 / Remember
Allot has two L's for 'Limited Lines' or 'Legal Limits'.
04 / Quick check
Fill the gap with one of the two options.
- 1.
Organizers must enough space in the city center for the upcoming climate change protest.
- 2.
The project manager will specific hours for the remote team to synchronize their weekly tasks.
- 3.
We need to more funds to the research and development department.
- 4.
Most electric vehicle owners spend of time researching charging station locations before long trips.
- 5.
She travels for work and rarely stays home on weekends.