i was going to ride a bus vs i was going to ride the bus

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I was going to ride a bus' is more general and implies any bus, while 'I was going to ride the bus' is more specific and implies a particular bus that was previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

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i was going to ride a bus

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It implies a general bus, without specifying a particular one.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of riding any bus in general, without specifying a specific bus. It is a more general statement.

Examples:

I was going to ride a bus to work, but then I decided to walk instead.
She was going to ride a bus to the concert, but her friend offered her a ride.

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I've always wanted to ride a bus.
Not what I was going to say.
I was going to tell you.
We don't have time to ride a bus.
When you said you wanted a boyfriend to ride a bus with... I was so sad.
Last night I got on a bus to Ravenswood, thinking I was going there to help my girlfriend Hanna.
I was going to Michigan, I was going to play soccer.
I was going to go sailing this weekend with Commander Parker, sir.
I was going to quit anyway.
Actually... I was going to pawn my sword.
I was going to your house only.
I was going to do them julienne.
I was going to the Replimat for lunch.
I was going to, eventually.
I was going to start my beauty sleep.
This broke when I was going to...
I was going to school nearby in Sorèze.
No, I was going to Louisa's.
I was going to the pharmacy.
I was going to suggest we go back there for a nightcap.

Alternatives:

I was going to take a bus
I was going to catch a bus
I was going to hop on a bus
I was going to board a bus
I was going to use the bus

i was going to ride the bus

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It implies a specific bus that was previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener.

This phrase is used when referring to the action of riding a specific bus that was previously mentioned or is known to both the speaker and the listener. It is a more specific statement.

Examples:

I was going to ride the bus that stops in front of our house, but it was late.
She was going to ride the bus with her classmates to the field trip.

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I was going to catch the bus.
I was going to Philadelphia and the bus stopped so we could use the bathrooms and they left without me.
She had missed the bus, I was going to the center.
One day, I got my nerve up and pretended I was going to the bus too.
I knew I had to get to the bus quickly if I was going to catch all of you trying to give me the surprise party I've always dreamed of.
Not what I was going to say.
I was going to tell you.
I was going down the bus station.
I see where I was going up the bus.
He told me never to ride the bus in L.A.
Bennet didn't want me to ride the bus.
I don't have to pay to ride the bus.
Fare is what you pay to ride the bus.
I said I was going to Seoul, so you followed me to the bus terminal?
I was going to Michigan, I was going to play soccer.
I was going through the personnel files for the bus drivers, and something flagged.
I don't think I was meant to ride the bus.
Well, then since Hwang Tae Kyung is driving you, I guess I feel a little more relief than if you had to ride the bus.
No, but I want to ride the bus.
And I had to ride the bus to work today.

Alternatives:

I was going to take the bus
I was going to catch the bus
I was going to hop on the bus
I was going to board the bus
I was going to use the bus

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i was going to ride a bus vs i was going to ride the bus