This journal is for those who love language, words, a colorful turn of phrase, or for those who are grammar fanatics. It's for those who love witty writing. (Expect witty writing to be discussed here, but don't necessarily expect to read it here!)
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Two words in one? No.
I often see "alot" and "alright" in print, but the correct usage is always in the form of two words: "a lot" and "all right."
A lot is always two words, but all right can actually be either now. It used to bug me when I saw it written as one word, and it especially bugged me when I started writing it that way myself, so I did some research, and it is being allowed.
Oh all right, all right! I hope that I don't break this rule a lot!!
ReplyDeleteGood to know!
ReplyDeleteBut the One was Me.
ReplyDeleteAll right - it'll be alright, OK?
ReplyDeleteDirk
THE FIRST AMENDMENT, NOT POLITICALLY CORRECT II
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A lot is always two words, but all right can actually be either now. It used to bug me when I saw it written as one word, and it especially bugged me when I started writing it that way myself, so I did some research, and it is being allowed.
ReplyDeleteAgreed, but I think the two word form is still considered the better one.
ReplyDeleteCan't say I've ever seen "alot" as one word...looks like a text message contraction to me.
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