Exercise: much, many, a lot, lots, 3.

Exercise on much, many, a lot, lots in informal and formal phrases.

The sentences below should be formal, however, they incorrectly use a lot (of), which is for more informal use. Correct the sentences by changing a lot (of) to more formal much or many. Write only much or many.

Example:
There were ~~a lot of~~ discrepancies in the thesis.

many

1) ~~A lot of~~ research has been carried out into the use of mother cells.

2) Unfortunately, we discovered ~~a lot of~~ faults in the report.

3) ~~A lot~~ has been discussed regarding the equality of the sexes.

4) We treated the issue with ~~a lot of~~ importance.

5) Despite ~~a lot of~~ attempts to contact you, we have not received a reply.

6) I am afraid there are ~~a lot of~~ things in need of repair.

7) We are experiencing ~~a lot of~~ regret regarding our current disagreement over prices.

8) On opening the packages we discovered ~~a lot of~~ items badly damaged.

9) ~~A lot~~ was debated during the meeting.

10) We regret we are unable to offer you ~~a lot of~~ pay increase.

*Incorrect answers are shown in red. You have TWO chances to find the correct answers.

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