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i am going the market vs i am going to a market

The correct sentence is "I am going to the market." The preposition 'to' before 'the market' indicates the destination of the action.
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i am going the market

This phrase is incorrect. It lacks the preposition 'to' before 'the market,' which is needed to indicate the destination of the action.

The correct phrase should be 'I am going to the market.' Use 'to' before 'the market' to show the specific place you are heading to.
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Alternatives:

  • I am going to the market.

i am going to a market

This phrase is correct but conveys a different meaning. It implies that the speaker is going to any market, not a specific one.

Use 'to a market' when referring to going to any market without specifying a particular one. It indicates a general destination rather than a specific one.

Examples:

  • I am going to a market to buy some fruits.
  • She is going to a market to shop for clothes.
  • They are going to a market to explore local products.
  • He is going to a market to find unique gifts.
  • We are going to a market to enjoy street food.
  • Mar 30, 2019 ... You can say I am going to a market, but going a market is an incomplete thought.
  • Aug 12, 2020 ... You can say I am going to a market, but going a market is an incomplete thought.
  • Jan 24, 2023 ... You can say I am going to a market, but going a market is an incomplete thought.
  • Nov 19, 2020 ... Been an atheist since birth. · 2y. Originally Answered: Which one is correct, "I am going to the market" or "I am going to a market"? ·.
  • Feb 23, 2019 ... You can say I am going to a market, but going a market is an incomplete thought.
  • Jan 23, 2018 ... I have seen William three times since the funeral! I am going to a market tomorrow, and it is, like, the most expensive market in the world. I ...
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  • Sep 28, 2020 ... A meaningful words arranged in a proper way makes a sentence so I am going to a market is an appropriate answer for the above question.
  • Dec 1, 2016 ... A: Where are you going to? B: I am going to a market. A: Me too, I am going to a market in the corner of this street. B: Wow, your outfit is ...

Alternatives:

  • I am going to the market.

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