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I go to school by buses. vs I go to school by bus.

The correct option is "I go to school by bus." The singular form "bus" is used because it refers to a mode of transportation in general. Using the plural form "buses" would imply that the speaker takes multiple buses to get to school, which is likely not the intended meaning.
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I go to school by buses.

This phrase is not correct in English. The correct form uses the singular noun "bus".

The correct phrase is "I go to school by bus." Use the singular form of the noun when referring to a mode of transportation in general.

Alternatives:

  • I go to school by bus.
  • I take the bus to school.
  • I use the bus to get to school.
  • I travel to school by bus.
  • I ride the bus to school.

I go to school by bus.

This phrase is correct in English. The singular form "bus" is used to refer to a mode of transportation in general.

Use the singular form "bus" when referring to a mode of transportation in general. This is the correct and commonly used phrase.
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Alternatives:

  • I go to school by bus.
  • I take the bus to school.
  • I use the bus to get to school.
  • I travel to school by bus.
  • I ride the bus to school.

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