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he goes to school vs he goes to the school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'He goes to school' is the more common and natural way to express the idea of someone attending school regularly. On the other hand, 'He goes to the school' is less common and would typically be used when referring to a specific school building or location.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

he goes to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate someone attending school regularly.

This phrase is used to express the idea of someone attending school as a regular activity.

Some examples from our editors:

  • He goes to school every day.
  • She is happy when he goes to school.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • He attends school.
  • He is a student.
  • He is in school.
  • He is studying at school.
  • He is going to school.

he goes to the school

This phrase is correct but less common. It is used when referring to a specific school building or location.

This phrase is used when specifying a particular school building or location that someone is going to.

Examples:

  • He goes to the school to pick up his sister.
  • She asked him to meet her at the school.

Alternatives:

  • He goes to that school.
  • He goes to his school.
  • He goes to the nearby school.
  • He goes to the new school.
  • He goes to the old school.

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