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I had a lot of work today. vs I had a lot of works today.

The correct sentence is 'I had a lot of work today.' The word 'work' is a non-countable noun in this context.
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I had a lot of work today.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'work' in its singular form when referring to tasks or activities. It is the standard way to express that you were busy with various tasks.

Examples:

  • I had a lot of work to do today.
  • She has a lot of work on her plate this week.
  • We need to finish this work by the end of the day.
  • He always has a lot of work to complete.
  • The team is handling a lot of work at the moment.
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I had a lot of works today.

This phrase is incorrect. 'Works' is not used in this context to refer to tasks or activities.


Alternatives:

  • I had a lot of work today.

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