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I do not know about most people, but it drives me crazy that it is so ubiquitous to see "a lot" written as one word. I do not think it is a typo...I think that people are not bothering to remember very simple elementary school spelling and grammar. Please people, make an effort to appear a bit educated.
Then again so is automobile which is comprised out of the words auto and mobile. Language is not written in stone. It is alive, therefore susceptible to change over time.
that's not quite as annoying as "the reason is because..." i can still hear my 7th grade english teacher: "the reason is NOT because; that's why it's a reason!"
that's not quite as annoying as "the reason is because..." i can still hear my 7th grade english teacher: "the reason is NOT because; that's why it's a reason!"
Errrr.... I'm guilty on all counts in regards to that one. I really do try hard to use proper grammar and spelling when I write, but there are some bad habits that are just hard to break.
yes, whenever i type "alot" or "a lot" it makes me pause and wonder. so are we ever allowed to type "alot" or is "alot" not a word? please help!
thanks so much (seriously!)
Somehow a lot always reminds me of Sir Lancelot of the famous Monty Phyton and the Holy Grail
Quote:
Bridgekeeper: Stop. Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see. Sir Lancelot: Ask me the questions, bridgekeeper. I am not afraid. Bridgekeeper: What... is your name? Sir Lancelot: My name is Sir Lancelot of Camelot. Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest? Sir Lancelot: To seek the Holy Grail. Bridgekeeper: What... is your favourite colour? Sir Lancelot: Blue. Bridgekeeper: Go on. Off you go. Sir Lancelot: Oh, thank you. Thank you very much. Sir Robin: That's easy. Bridgekeeper: Stop. Who would cross the Bridge of Death must answer me these questions three, ere the other side he see. Sir Robin: Ask me the questions, bridgekeeper. I'm not afraid. Bridgekeeper: What... is your name? Sir Robin: Sir Robin of Camelot. Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest? Sir Robin: To seek the Holy Grail. Bridgekeeper: What... is the capital of Assyria?
[pause] Sir Robin: I don't know that.
[he is thrown over the edge into the volcano] Sir Robin: Auuuuuuuugh. Bridgekeeper: Stop. What... is your name? Galahad: Sir Galahad of Camelot. Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest? Galahad: I seek the Grail. Bridgekeeper: What... is your favourite colour? Galahad: Blue. No, yel...
[he is also thrown over the edge] Galahad: auuuuuuuugh. Bridgekeeper: Hee hee heh. Stop. What... is your name? King Arthur: It is 'Arthur', King of the Britons. Bridgekeeper: What... is your quest? King Arthur: To seek the Holy Grail. Bridgekeeper: What... is the air-speed velocity of an unladen swallow? King Arthur: What do you mean? An African or European swallow? Bridgekeeper: Huh? I... I don't know that.
[he is thrown over] Bridgekeeper: Auuuuuuuugh. Sir Bedevere: How do know so much about swallows? King Arthur: Well, you have to know these things when you're a king, you know.
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It is alive, therefore susceptible to change over time.
