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I go to work by car vs I drive my car to work

Both phrases are correct, commonly used in English, and communicate the same meaning. The choice between the two depends on personal preference or the need to vary the language used.
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I go to work by car

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the mode of transportation to work.

This phrase is used to express the method of commuting to work, specifically by using a car.

Examples:

  • I go to work by car every day.
  • She prefers to go to work by car rather than by public transport.
  • They always go to work by car, even in bad weather.
  • Going to work by car saves me a lot of time.
  • He goes to work by car because it's more convenient.
  • May 12, 2018 ... Both are correct. As a native speaker, I would be more likely to say, “I drive to work.” Technically, “I go to work by car” doesn't necessarily mean that you ...
  • Mar 3, 2006 ... I go to work on foot because it's ...... I go to work by bike .... I go to work by car ... I go to work by bus .... panjandrum.
  • Jun 14, 2022 ... I go to work by car. Incorrect: I came here by my car. I go to work by my car. We use by to say how we travel. We use by + noun (without a ...
  • Nov 6, 2021 ... The second one is grammatically correct. To make the first one correct it would need to say “I go to work by car”. :) · Or... I drive my own car ...
  • Sep 4, 2009 ... For an English-speaker, "She goes to school with her mother's car" sounds not quite right: I go to work by car; I came here in my ...
  • Nov 27, 2016 ... When we say "I go to work by car", we are referring to 'car' as a mode of transport, rather than a subset of vehicles.
  • Sep 18, 2021 ... I go to work by car. b. Ronaldo comes from Portugal. 38 0 c. He works in a bank d. I went to Adama last week. e. When I was ...
  • Mar 17, 2016 ... For example, "I go to work by car" or "I go to work by train." In this phrase, you never refer to a specific vehicle, only a kind of vehicle ...
  • Mar 29, 2019 ... How do you say this in French (France)? I go to work by car. (Is "je vais au travail en voiture"correct ?) See a translation.
  • Mar 11, 2020 ... Find an answer to your question I Go to work by car ( put the verb in the sentence into the past indefinite tense​

Alternatives:

  • I drive to work.
  • I commute to work by car.
  • I use my car to get to work.
  • I travel to work in my car.
  • I take my car to work.

I drive my car to work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the action of driving one's car to work.

This phrase emphasizes the act of driving one's own car to work.

Examples:

  • I drive my car to work every morning.
  • She enjoys driving her car to work as it gives her independence.
  • They always drive their car to work because they have flexible hours.
  • Driving my car to work allows me to listen to my favorite music.
  • He prefers to drive his car to work rather than taking public transportation.
  • Jan 9, 2024 ... r/MechanicAdvice - Can I Drive my car to work even though my thermostat is. 2. 44 upvotes · ...
  • Oct 31, 2004 ... i drive my car to work almost every day in the summer, winter, fall and spring, whenever the weather is nice. folks at work know me, and ...
  • Feb 7, 2022 ... Can I drive my car to work tomorrow? Also, will this have any effect on my timing chain? It's getting worn out but I don't have the money to ...
  • May 25, 2016 ... Of course on the first day that I drive my car to work (I have a Honda Accord DD), they mow the grass and a wild scratch appears above the ...
  • Nov 29, 2023 ... Can I Drive my car to work even though my thermostat is bad? ... This morning i went to the store to get some stuff, and i came back out started ...
  • Apr 22, 2024 ... I live about 12 miles from work in a rural area. There are no buses or trains that I can take so I drive my car to work as a Transit Bus driver…
  • Mar 7, 2023 ... Can I drive my car to work and back with p0730-p0740 codes without further damaging my vehicle too much? Mechanic's Assistant chat img.
  • Apr 7, 2014 ... my boss also has a general contractors license, at times we are required to help out on job sites. I drive my car to work witch is 3 miles from ...
  • May 11, 2011 ... I drive my car to work (2 miles one way) three times a week so it is important that my coverage allows that. Thanks for all the responses ...
  • Jan 11, 2011 ... I drive my car to work five days a week and I usually have at least one reason why it is a pain. Whether it is the slow driver in front of ...

Alternatives:

  • I go to work by car.
  • I commute to work by driving.
  • I use my car to commute to work.
  • I travel to work by driving my car.
  • I take my car to work.

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