What is the difference between Allot and A Lot?

b1-intermediate

Allot

verb

Definition

To give or assign a share of something.

Examples

The teacher will [allot] thirty minutes for the exam.

They will [allot] a specific budget to each department.

Each speaker was [allot]ted five minutes to present.

A Lot

phrase

Definition

A large quantity or number of something.

Examples

There were [a lot] of people at the concert.

She has [a lot] of books on her shelf.

Thanks [a lot] for your help today.

Tags

sound-similar same-pronunciation

Practice Quiz

Question 1: I have ___ of homework to finish tonight.

allot a lot

Question 2: The manager will ___ tasks to each member of the team.

allot a lot

Question 3: We need to ___ enough time to get to the airport.

allot a lot

Question 4: She spent ___ of money on her vacation.

allot a lot

Question 5: Which word is a verb meaning 'to assign'?

allot a lot

Question 6: There are ___ of good restaurants in this city.

allot a lot

Question 7: How much money did they ___ for the new park?

allot a lot

Question 8: Which sentence is correct?

I allot of people think that's a good idea. She will a lot a specific role to you. It takes a lot of courage to do that. Did you allot of cake?

Question 9: Which word means 'a large quantity'?

allot a lot

Question 10: Each student was ___ted two tickets for the graduation ceremony.

allot a lot

Quiz Answers

Q1: a lot

Q2: allot

Q3: allot

Q4: a lot

Q5: allot

Q6: a lot

Q7: allot

Q8: It takes a lot of courage to do that.

Q9: a lot

Q10: allot

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