I always thought language was meant to evolve. If people use the phrase, "alot" and it is understood to mean "a lot," then it should be perfectly acceptable to replace the latter phrase with the former.
Erikof PA9:06PM January 02, 2009
Shut up and let the man write his articles. The charge falls on the educators of this country to correct this mistake. If you don't agree with it you should ensure that it doesn't happen in the tiny way that you can make a difference.
Johnof GA1:50PM January 01, 2009
I teach college and high school English and it makes me nuts when "alot" is used instead of "a lot." Unfortunately, it's being accepted into authorities such as Merriam-Webster...how sad.
BUT, if you want to look more educated to those of us who know, use "a lot" and score points!
bprofof FL7:05PM December 31, 2008
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alot
Promof NY8:13PM December 23, 2008
Hi. ''alot" is not a word. Someone with a master's degree should know that. It's two words, "a lot."
Hmmm
Scottof NV2:31PM December 21, 2008
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Deniseof OH7:56PM December 12, 2008
Speech - Language Pathologists is a good area as well, known to most as an SLP. SLP's work in hospitals, school systems, travel, long-term care, private practice, home health and other medical environments. These individuals work with communication disorders and traumatic brain injuries, and other areas.
The pay is good and you can do alot with this career. The dgree required in most cases is a
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Erik of PA 9:06PM January 02, 2009
John of GA 1:50PM January 01, 2009
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Prom of NY 8:13PM December 23, 2008
Scott of NV 2:31PM December 21, 2008
Denise of OH 7:56PM December 12, 2008
C. Jones of GA 5:59PM December 12, 2008