Stylistic variation

A lot of / lots of

“A lot of” or “lots of” should not be used in formal writing. The table below shows a few alternatives, some of which are employed in the video. You have to fill in the gaps with words from the script -the initial has been given to help you.

A LOT OF / LOTS OF + countable NOUN in plural  A LOT OF / LOTS OF + uncountable NOUN in singular

A LOT (adverb):

"I like it a lot.”

IN THE TEXT:

  • A n of common condition problems.
  • A v of works on paper.

 IN THE TEXT:

  • A g d of experience.
  

OTHER IDEAS:

  • A large/an endless number of treatments.
  • All kinds of artistic genres
  • Innumerable tools.
  • Countless artworks.
  • A (whole) host of difficulties.

 OTHER IDEAS:

  • A great/large amount of grime.
  • All kinds of varnish.

  OTHER IDEAS:

  • I like it very much.
  
Do

In formal settings, it is also a good idea to avoid excessive repetition of “do” in expressions such as “to do a task”, “to do a treatment”, “to do assessment”...
 

What verbs can you find in the script that could replace “do” in these particular contexts?

  • To treatments
  • To tasks