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I was late to school vs I was late for school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I was late to school' implies that you arrived at school after the expected time, while 'I was late for school' suggests that you missed the start of class or were delayed in getting there. The choice between 'to' and 'for' depends on the specific situation you are describing.

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I was late to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you arrived at school after the expected time.

Examples:

I was late to school because the bus broke down.
She was late to school due to heavy traffic.
He was late to school because he overslept.

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Last updated: October 23, 2024

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Why I Was Late To School. A boy finds a magical bike behind an abandoned church which takes him anywhere, (and any world) but school.
Oct 13, 2020 ... For example, I was late to school and because I was so scared of walking in late and everyone looking at me, I hid in the nearby park for seven ...
Jul 27, 2020 ... I was late to school today and accidentally glitched through one of the backdoors. I swore I got in but nobody seems to be here, and the classroom doors are ...
Jul 16, 2015 ... I grew up in the mountains of rural Colorado, in a house on the edge of a vast forest filled with wildlife. There were days I was late to school ...
Jul 10, 2020 ... I was late to school every single day in middle school, but it was because my mom literally refused to wake up before 8:30am and she was the ...
Jan 21, 2016 ... Zebrowski was all ways nice to me when I was late to school she gave me a alarm clock and now I am on time. Thomas Hendricks. Feb 03, 2016. I ...
Dec 15, 2016 ... I was late to school, and had just come from the office to get my tardy slip. A mutual friend, Tammy, came running up to me, yelling at me ...
Nov 19, 2020 ... 936 likes, 93 comments - avalivsmusic on November 19, 2020: "This morning I was late to school… and it was only 35 feet from my bed.
Aug 11, 2017 ... I was mortified, and that was the last time I was late to school. In 2012, in my early days working with Peter, I misinterpreted a scheduled ...

Alternatives:

I arrived late at school.
I got to school late.
I was tardy for school.

I was late for school

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you missed the start of school or were delayed in getting there.

Examples:

I was late for school because my alarm didn't go off.
She was late for school due to a family emergency.
He was late for school because of a doctor's appointment.

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Last updated: October 23, 2024

Why I Was Late for School Again. By Dan Greenburg. Illustrated by Deborah Zemke. . Getting to school on time isn't easy when zombies block the way! The best ...
Aug 17, 2024 ... I was late for school this morning. #AGNB #backpackthings @lifeofjosii · laurahorvaht's profile picture · laurahorvaht. Laura Horvath.
Nov 2, 2017 ... I was late for school. I came to school but I arrived late. I missed the train. I got to the train station, but my train had already ...
Feb 21, 2021 ... I was late for school. Which is correct? See a translation.
Aug 3, 2021 ... Why I Was Late for School Again. Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5; Reading Level: Grade 3.
Jun 5, 2014 ... Courtesy of artist and George Adams Gallery. I was late for school, so I just went downstairs and had Cheerios. I had absolutely no memory of ...
Why I Was Late for School Again [Greenburg, Dan, Zemke, Deborah] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Why I Was Late for School Again.
Feb 7, 2019 ... I recently had a dream that I was late for school. I woke up and it took me a moment to shake that feeling. I graduated about 4 years ago. I ...
Sep 9, 2010 ... clock said I was late for school, teacher told me “that's not cool” gotta put my shirt and pants on, flew down the front stair, wet my ...
Apr 18, 2011 ... ... YoungAndAimless. • 14y ago •. YES. I slept in the afternoon and woke up thinking I was late for school lol... Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply

Alternatives:

I missed the beginning of school.
I was delayed in getting to school.
I was tardy for school.

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