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i go to school vs i go to the school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I go to school' is a general statement indicating the action of attending school in a broad sense. On the other hand, 'I go to the school' is more specific, referring to a particular school that has been previously mentioned or is known to the listener.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1038 views

i go to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a general statement indicating the action of attending school in a broad sense.

Examples:

  • I go to school every day.
  • She goes to school by bus.
  • I go to school with your daughter.
  • I go to school with his kids...
  • Then I go to school and watch the other children eat real food.
  • Still my father insisted that I go to school... learn all the things he hadn't.
  • You think where I go to school actually matters?
  • Dad, will I go to school here?
  • The best thing is that in the afternoons I go to school.
  • I go to school on Saturday, too.
  • I go to school every day.
  • This is where I go to school.
  • I go to school with those kids.
  • I go to school all week.
  • I go to school with the Atrian seven.
  • I have a real life now. I go to school...
  • If I go to school for four years, I won't be shockingly young anymore.
  • I go to school with Lena. I'm Ethan Wate.
  • Now she doesn't care if I go to school anymore.
  • When I go to school, I have to teach.
  • I know 'cause I'm older and I go to school.
  • I go to school with a lot of kids like that.

Alternatives:

  • I attend school
  • I am a student
  • I study at school
  • I am in school
  • I am at school

i go to the school

This phrase is correct but used in a more specific context.

This phrase is more specific, referring to a particular school that has been previously mentioned or is known to the listener.

Examples:

  • I go to the school where my mom teaches.
  • He goes to the school near the park.

Alternatives:

  • I go to that school
  • I go to my school
  • I go to your school
  • I go to the new school
  • I go to the old school

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