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I want to go to school vs i want to go to the school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I want to go to school' is a general statement expressing a desire to attend school in general. 'I want to 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 26, 2024 • 993 views

I want to go to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a general statement expressing a desire to attend school in general.

Examples:

  • I want to go to school tomorrow.
  • She wants to go to school to learn new things.
  • Do you want to go to school with me?
  • They want to go to school early in the morning.
  • He wants to go to school by bus.

Alternatives:

  • I want to attend school.
  • I want to go to class.
  • I want to study at school.
  • I want to be at school.
  • I want to learn at school.

i want to go to the school

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

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

Examples:

  • I want to go to the school that my sister attends.
  • She wants to go to the school with the new library.
  • Do you want to go to the school near the park?
  • They want to go to the school where the science fair is being held.
  • He wants to go to the school on Main Street.
  • I want to go to the school.
  • I want to go to the same school that Tom plans to go to.
  • I want our son to go to the school that he would go to if we were together!
  • Really, I want to go to school.
  • Mom, I want to go to school.
  • - I want to go to school.
  • I want to go to school, too.
  • Mr Sanborn, I want to go to school.
  • No, I want to go to school.
  • I want to go to law school.
  • Well, it's just... I want to go to school.
  • I-instead, she's mad at me because I chose her over where I want to go to school.
  • I want to go to school.
  • I want to go to school with Abbas
  • I want to go to school and learn funny stories
  • I need to decide where I want to go to school.
  • I want to go to law school someday.
  • I want to go to medical school, But since my dad died...
  • Tomorrow I want to go to nursery schools, kindergartens, and talk to some kids.
  • Sometimes kids don't want to go to school.

Alternatives:

  • I want to go to that school.
  • I want to go to her school.
  • I want to go to the school you mentioned.
  • I want to go to the school we visited last week.
  • I want to go to the school where the event is happening.

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