English grammar

Palancole
By Palancole

Statement 1: There is a lot of.....

Statement 2: There are lots of....

When do you use each one of them? Give an example.

By Jack_The_Ripper• 12 Aug 2013 01:02
Jack_The_Ripper

"never try to teach"

lol

what a boater

By RyanCanuck• 10 Aug 2013 06:51
RyanCanuck

Jack, please never try to teach someone grammar again. Did you even go to school?

By nomerci• 9 Aug 2013 23:06
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nomerci

That is supposed to be "on second thought". As "second" is still only one thought. If you had more than 2 thoughts about the same issue, then that is supposed to be 2nd,3rd,4th and so forth.

By Palancole• 9 Aug 2013 20:42
Palancole

Jack, on second thoughts yeah you're right. Why did I post it on QL? I suppose because others could learn something new from my post.

By Jack_The_Ripper• 8 Aug 2013 04:52
Jack_The_Ripper

Palancole: I have one question

I am just eager to know as to why didn't you google that and got your answer in a second?

Im just curious.

By Jack_The_Ripper• 8 Aug 2013 04:50
Rating: 5/5
Jack_The_Ripper

There is a lot of Qatar airways tramps in Qatar

There are lots of men who like qatar airways tramps in Qatar

By Palancole• 8 Aug 2013 04:42
Rating: 2/5
Palancole

Thanks everyone. I never realised that.I have been using the correct grammar all the time but never realised the countable and non-countable noun. Thanks again.

By rb73• 7 Aug 2013 23:37
Rating: 5/5
rb73

There is a lot of sunshine or There is a lot of sand. (countless as one unit).

There are lots of Parking slots available. (multiple users will have access).

By Mary Catherine• 7 Aug 2013 23:34
Rating: 5/5
Mary Catherine

There is a lot of garbage left on beaches in Qatar.

There are lots of idiots leaving garbage on beaches in Qatar.

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