Unit 10, Usage Glossary 197Copyright © by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
UsageUnit 10: Usage Glossary
Lesson 58
Usage: accept to alotWords that are similar are sometimes misused.
accept, except Accept means “to receive.” Except means “other than.”
Linda accepted the award. Kim knew all of the answers except two.
all ready, already All readymeans “completely prepared.” Already means “by
this time.”
The Flints were all readyfor their vacation. I already mowed the lawn.
all together, altogether All together means “in a group.” Altogether means
“completely.”
The puppies ran all together. Albert was altogether sure of the song’s title.
a lot A lot means “very much.” It is always two words. Becausea lot is unclear,
it is better to use words such as often, many, or much.
Mr. Alvarez called the hospital often. She showed much courage.Exercise 1 Underline the word or words in parentheses that best complete each sentence.
Mitsuyo did not (accept, except) money for weeding her grandmother’s garden.
1.Our clothes were (all together, altogether) ruined by the old washing machine.
2.My mother makes spaghetti for dinner (a lot, often).
3.(Accept, Except) for tying my shoes, I was (all ready, already) to go.
4.My aunts and uncles could not remember the last time they were (all together,
altogether).
5.Emilio is (all ready, already) studying for the test.
6.It rains (a lot, often) in the summer.
7.Cody had (all ready, already) eaten breakfast by the time we woke up.
8.The marching band got (a lot of, very much) exercise.
9.Dana was (all together, altogether) surprised by the birthday party.