A Lot / Allot

A lot / Allot

a lot

a large number

I brought a lot of ice cream to the party.
My brother plays video games a lot.
A lot of times, we just walk to school instead of taking the bus.

allot

to assign or distribute in portions

They are going to allot two slices of pizza to each person.
When planning your school shopping, be sure to allot enough money for pens.
I was allotted twenty minutes to use the shower.

Note: The word alot is not a word. Never has been. Never will be.

Instructions for the Quiz

Fill in each blank with a lot, alot, or allot.

Hint: The answer is never alot (see note, above).