I have struggled with alot and a lot for years. It is so cool to know that a lot is correct with the world. Keep posting, you guys.
A Concerned TeacherWantaBee
of OR
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Jan 03, 2009 00:05:44 AM
Language
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.
Erik
of PA
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Jan 02, 2009 21:06:11 PM
Hey!
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.
John
of GA
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Jan 01, 2009 13:50:37 PM
alot
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!
bprof
of FL
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Dec 31, 2008 19:05:57 PM
ALOT
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alot
Prom
of NY
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Dec 23, 2008 20:13:42 PM
Spelling
Hi. ''alot" is not a word. Someone with a master's degree should know that. It's two words, "a lot."
Hmmm
Scott
of NV
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Dec 21, 2008 14:31:11 PM
SLP
I am an SLP and there is a dramatic shortage in my area. I highly encourage anyone looking at the health care field to explore this field. It is very rewarding.
Denise
of OH
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Dec 12, 2008 19:56:42 PM
Speech-Language Pathologists
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
Master's Degree. You may learn about this career by visiting the national organization
A Concerned TeacherWantaBee of OR @ Jan 03, 2009 00:05:44 AM
Erik of PA @ Jan 02, 2009 21:06:11 PM
John of GA @ Jan 01, 2009 13:50:37 PM
bprof of FL @ Dec 31, 2008 19:05:57 PM
Prom of NY @ Dec 23, 2008 20:13:42 PM
Scott of NV @ Dec 21, 2008 14:31:11 PM
Denise of OH @ Dec 12, 2008 19:56:42 PM
C. Jones of GA @ Dec 12, 2008 17:59:20 PM
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