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"He is going to school" vs "he goes to school"

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'He goes to school' is a simple present tense statement indicating a habitual action, while 'He is going to school' is present continuous tense indicating an action happening at the moment or in the near future.

Last Updated: March 24, 2024

He is going to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate an action happening at the moment or in the near future.

This phrase is used to talk about an action that is currently happening or planned for the near future. It indicates that the person is currently on the way to school or about to leave for school.

Examples:

  • He is going to school right now.
  • She is going to school by car.
  • They are going to school together.
  • Why is he going to school so late?
  • I am going to school with my friends.

Alternatives:

  • He is currently heading to school.
  • He is on his way to school.
  • He is about to leave for school.
  • He is in the process of going to school.
  • He is preparing to go to school.

he goes to school

This is correct

This is how you say that a male person attends a place of learning.

ExpertExplanation provided by a TextRanch English expert


Some examples from our editors:

  • He goes to school during the week, so I don't see him during weekdays.
  • I don't think he works; he goes to school.
  • He goes to school in the evenings so that he can work during business hours.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • he is going to school
  • he attends school

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