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All Together and Altogether

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The phrase all together (two words) refers to people or things gathered in one place. The adverb altogether (one word) means entirely or wholly.

Examples:

When 50 Elvis impersonators appeared all together at Windsor Palace, the queen observed that this was "altogether inappropriate."

Practice:

(a) The clowns stood ______ at the front of the chapel.

(b) Despite their painted smiles, the clowns' sorrow was ______ clear.

Answers to Practice Exercises

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