a lot of people ask vs lot of people ask

Both "a lot of people ask" and "lot of people ask" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "A lot of people ask" is more commonly used and considered more formal, while "lot of people ask" is less common and more informal.

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a lot of people ask

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that a large number of people are asking something. It is considered more formal and commonly used in both spoken and written English.

Examples:

A lot of people ask me for advice on that topic.
A lot of people ask questions during the presentation.
A lot of people ask about the event details.
A lot of people ask for directions to the nearest restaurant.
A lot of people ask for help with their homework.

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But, and this is crucial, a lot of people ask me this.
Do a lot of people ask you about standing by your husband?
Now, a lot of people ask me, how did he fall on his back?
Now, a lot of people ask me: What if I'm cheating with a woman who's really, really ugly?
And a lot of people ask me, you know, what kind of people do you get for a project like this?
A lot of people ask me where I got the idea for Childrens Hospital, and it's a funny story.
A lot of people ask us,
A lot of people ask me, how did I make these?
Yes, l remember I'm sure a lot of people ask you this, but we wondered...
A lot of people always ask me whether, you know, I would come back in the show.
A lot of people like ask you that everytime they see you...
I mean, I know a lot of people Would just ask a few standard questions And tick off a few boxes,
It's a lot to ask when people aren't at their best.
I was hoping to get here earlier but withdrawing 15,000 euros, people ask a lot of questions.
A lot of people sound like Sideshow Bob.
- A lot of people talking.
60 Minutes reaches a lot of people.
There's a lot of people here.
A lot of people like their gyms loud.
Killed a lot of people in Odessa last year.

Alternatives:

Many people ask
Numerous people ask
Plenty of people ask
A large number of people ask
A great number of people ask

lot of people ask

This phrase is correct but less common and more informal.

This phrase is also used to indicate that a large number of people are asking something, but it is considered more informal compared to "a lot of people ask". It is more commonly used in spoken language.

Examples:

Lot of people ask me for advice on that topic.
Lot of people ask questions during the presentation.
Lot of people ask about the event details.
Lot of people ask for directions to the nearest restaurant.
Lot of people ask for help with their homework.

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A lot of people ask me where I got the idea for Childrens Hospital, and it's a funny story.
But, and this is crucial, a lot of people ask me this.
Do a lot of people ask you about standing by your husband?
A lot of people ask us,
Now, a lot of people ask me, how did he fall on his back?
A lot of people ask me, how did I make these?
Now, a lot of people ask me: What if I'm cheating with a woman who's really, really ugly?
And a lot of people ask me, you know, what kind of people do you get for a project like this?
Yes, l remember I'm sure a lot of people ask you this, but we wondered...
A lot of people always ask me whether, you know, I would come back in the show.
A lot of people like ask you that everytime they see you...
I mean, I know a lot of people Would just ask a few standard questions And tick off a few boxes,
It's a lot to ask when people aren't at their best.
I was hoping to get here earlier but withdrawing 15,000 euros, people ask a lot of questions.
Colleagues, during Question Hour with President Barroso, please do not ask additional questions, because a lot of people are waiting for their first question.
Lots of people have home businesses.
A lot of people sound like Sideshow Bob.
- A lot of people talking.
60 Minutes reaches a lot of people.
Lots of people take their work home.

Alternatives:

Many people ask
Numerous people ask
Plenty of people ask
A large number of people ask
A great number of people ask

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