1. They do a lot during the day and need the time to do it all.

Question

2. They do a lot during the day and need the time to do them all.
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Which one is right? Is 'a lot' the object of the verb 'do'? Does 'it' refer to 'a lot' in Sentence 1?

Answer 1

#1 is correct. And the answer to both questions is 'yes.' =)