A Lot, Lots Of, A Lot Of

A Lot, Lots Of, A Lot Of
These three expressions are used in informal English. They can mean either a great quantity of or a large number of and can be rather confusing at times. Here are the general rules for their use.
A Lot Of / Lots Of
These two expressions both mean a great deal of or several. They are used before a count or non-count noun. These two expressions tend to be used in informal English.
Examples:
We need a lot of people for this game.She likes lots of jam on her toast.
A Lot
Use a lot at the end of a sentence as an adverb. A lot is NOT followed by a noun. The meaning is the same as a great deal.
Examples:
I enjoy swimming a lot.Mary seems to travel a lot.

Walk, Jog, Run and Sprint

Walk, Jog, Run and Sprint


'Walk', 'jog', and 'run' are also used as both verbs and countable nouns. They refer to travel on foot. Walking is the slowest, jogging faster, running still faster and sprinting the fastest. Here are some examples that show the different speed:

I walk through the park on a sunny summer's day.
I jogged three miles last week.
Peter ran the last quarter mile to his home.
He sprinted the final fifty meters to the finish line.

Hike
'Hike' is used as a verb and as a countable noun and refers specifically to walking in the mountains or countryside.
Examples:
We went on a hike in Mount Rainier National Park last weekend.She hiked 10 miles in six hours.

Travel,Trip,Journey,Voyage,Flight,Drive,Ride

Travel
As a noun, 'travel' refers to the activity in general and is generally used as an uncountable noun.
Examples:
I enjoy travel and playing golf.

Trip
'Trip' is a countable noun which indicates travel to and from a place. It is often used together with the reason for the return journey.
Examples:
I took a trip to the coast last weekend to relax.Frank needs to take some time off and maybe take a trip to some exotic location.

Journey
Journey refers to the actual time spent travelling. It tends to be used in British English more often than in American English.
Examples:
How was your journey from Oxford?The journey to Rome was long and tiring.
Voyage
'Voyage' refers specifically to long distance travel by sea.
Examples:
The voyage to Japan takes about two weeks from San Francisco.Many voyages were made to the Indian Ocean during that period.
Other Common Travel Expressions
Flight
A 'flight' is a noun which refers to travel by air. It is similar to the verb 'fly' which means to travel by air.
Examples:
My flight was delayed in Chicago.She needs to book a flight to San Diego next week.She flew to London last weekend.They might fly a jet next weekend.
Drive
'Drive' is both a verb and a countable noun. It refers to travel by car or other four wheeled vehicle.
Examples:
The drive to the coast is beautiful.She drove for six hours non-stop.Let's take a drive in the countryside.Would you like to drive, or should I?
Ride
'Ride' is generally used as a verb, but can also be used as a noun. It refers to travel by bicycle or motorcycle.
Examples:
Janet rode her bicycle to the grocery store.Can I ride your motorcycle?Let's take a ride on our bikes through the countryside.