The correct option is "lot of". The phrase "lot of" is commonly used to refer to a large quantity of both countable and uncountable things.
The sentence becomes:
We saw a lot of animals at the zoo.
The correct option is "lot of".
Each question has a sentence that has an underlined part. Choose the option which rephrases the underlined part in the most appropriate manner in terms of grammar and usage.
In an attempt to boost their profits, many edible oil-producing companies have been engaging themselves in propaganda against commonly used oils and promoting exotic and expensive varieties of oils \(\underline{as\ more\ healthier\ options.} \)