Difference between a lot and lots

[Sohela]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #52 "Much, many, a lot, lots", question 4

I need to practice piano ......... before the concert.

(a) much
(b) very
(c) many
(d) a lot

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #52 "Much, many, a lot, lots", answer 4

I need to practice piano a lot before the concert.

Correct answer: (d) a lot

Your answer was: correct
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What is the difference between a lot and lots

Sohela

[Conchita]

There is no difference in meaning between ‘a lot (of)’ and ‘lots (of)’: both nouns mean ‘a large amount/number (of)', ‘lots’ being informal.

We’ve lots of time. What a lot of apples! I’ve seen quite a lot of him lately (seen him many times).

[Jon]

Hi Conchita,

Could you explain please why the next sentence is wrong??

I need to practice piano "much" before the concert.

Thanks in advance

[Conchita]

[Alan]

Hi Conchita,

Welcome back to the forum. It's good to read your clear and concise comments again.

Alan
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[Misskhan]

Dear Teachers,

please guide can we use "singular and plural" both with "lot of and lots of"

forexample

there are lot of apples

there is lots of apple

are both sentences correct?

please check it and guide

thanks