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i am going to be late today because the train was late . vs im going to be late today

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. The first phrase explicitly states the reason for being late, which is the train being late. The second phrase is a more general statement without specifying a reason. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to provide an explanation for being late or not.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 15682 views

i am going to be late today because the train was late .

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to explain the reason for being late.

This phrase is used when you want to specify the reason for being late, in this case, the train being late.

Examples:

  • I am going to be late today because the bus broke down.
  • She was late for the meeting because of heavy traffic.
  • He will be late for dinner because of a work emergency.

Alternatives:

  • I am going to be late today.
  • I will be late today due to unforeseen circumstances.
  • I might be late today.
  • I could be late today.
  • I am running late today.

im going to be late today

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate being late without specifying a reason.

This phrase is a general statement indicating that you will be late without providing a specific reason.

Examples:

  • I'm going to be late today, sorry!
  • She's going to be late for the movie.
  • He's going to be late for the party.
  • “@m4dsn: Im going to be late today but fuck it!” View conversation. 1 retweet 0 favorites. Reply. Retweet 1. Retweeted 1. Favorite Favorited. More. Embed Tweet .
  • Im going to be late today, dont know for how long. I didnt feel well before so i fell asleep and woke up now. I'll be there later though! 0 retweets 0 favorites. Reply.
  • Feb 14, 2014 ... ... I ended up calling my mom saying "hi mom, so im going to be late today, im staying for extra help with the teacher..oh and whats for dinner?".

Alternatives:

  • I will be late today.
  • I might be late today.
  • I could be late today.
  • I am running late today.
  • I will be delayed today.

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