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I am going to concert vs I am going to the concert

'I am going to concert' is not a complete sentence and lacks the article 'the'. 'I am going to the concert' is a correct, complete sentence with the article 'the' specifying a particular concert.
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I am going to concert

This phrase is correct but needs the article 'the' to be a complete sentence.

This phrase can be used when referring to the general activity of attending a concert without specifying a particular event.
  • Feb 9, 2016 ... In July I am going to concert on San Siro stadium. Concert is on Sunday and probably ends around 01:00 at night. How can I reach hotel?
  • Feb 5, 2016 ... I am going to concert this weekend and then hanging out with my good friend! LikeLiked by 1 person. Reply ↓. Nicci Post author February 5, ...
  • Apr 25, 2013 ... I am going to concert!!. Read more. Show less. 1. Ellen Liberatore2 years ago. He is cute. Read more. Show less. 1. Comment failed to post.
  • Mar 26, 2014 ... I am going to concert but my Husband let me get table seating :) I will meet you at Will Call and give you the tickets asking $400 total for both.

Alternatives:

  • I am going to a concert
  • I am going to see a concert

I am going to the concert

This phrase is correct and specifies a particular concert with the article 'the'.

This phrase should be used when referring to a specific concert that has been previously mentioned or is known to the listener.
  • Jun 25, 2015 ... It would imply you're referring to a specific, concrete school and not "school" as a concept. Similarly, I am going to the concert is acceptable if ...
  • You could easily tell him that if he removed "My boyfriend and," then you would have, "I [am] going to the concert." You definitely don't say "Me [am] going to the ...
  • Jun 5, 2006 ... I am going to the concert, my sister is also going. This sentence contains two independent clauses incorrectly separated by a comma:.
  • Use the "special character" buttons below as needed: 1. I am going to the concert in an hour. = na koncert za godzinę. 2. He is going to school. = On do szkoły. 3.

Alternatives:

  • I am going to that concert
  • I am going to a concert tonight

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