I went vs i go.

Both "I went" and "I go" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "I went" is the past tense of the verb "to go" and is used to talk about actions that happened in the past. "I go" is the present tense and is used to talk about actions that are happening now or are habitual.

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This phrase is correct as the past tense of the verb "to go."

"I went"

Use "I went" when you want to talk about an action that happened in the past. It is used to describe completed actions.

Examples:

Yesterday, I went to the store.
Last summer, I went on a trip to Europe.

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I went to my apartment first.
I went to listen to Colonel Pallavicino.
I went and bought some protection.
I went directly home after dinner.
When I went backpacking through Europe after I quit school I went to this island off the coast of Sicily.
I went to Cambodia. Sri Lanka.
Yesterday I went fishing and met Mak.
I went there in a weak moment.
I went ahead and started without you.
I went into a health-food store.
I went shopping yesterday, Arthur.
I went for a walk after breakfast.
Because I went to University of Maryland.
I went to the nursing home.
I went to a really dark place.
When I went to Washington, I found there were forces working against you.
I went into the bedroom to get changed.
I went to see my mother yesterday
I went to zoning board meetings, I went to Democratic clubs and Republican clubs.
I went to Italy after college.

Alternatives:

I have gone
I had gone
I went to the party
I went to the beach
I went to the movies

This phrase is correct as the present tense of the verb "to go."

"i go."

Use "I go" when you want to talk about actions that are happening now or are habitual. It is used to describe actions that are currently taking place or are regular occurrences.

Examples:

Every day, I go for a run.
I go to the gym on Mondays.

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I need to think of her as I go.
Right, and I'm Cupid spreading love wherever I go.
Professor, maybe it would be better if I go.
I take my own boat wherever I go.
I'm still going to put on that summer kimono before i go.
But I'd like to look at the rest Of the apartment before i go.
I needed to deliver a message before I go.
You know this, yet you insist on accompanying me virtually everywhere I go.
I can just ask her tomorrow morning, before I go.
But there's two quick things before I go.
People find me wherever I go.
Coincidentally, two white men follow me around wherever I go.
I just wanted to confirm before I go.
Bad things seem to follow me wherever I go.
Couple of assignments to finish before I go.
Yes, they go where i go.
Wherever Sun go... I go.
Where you go, I go.
Where the jewels go, I go.
Watch me go, here I go.

Alternatives:

I am going
I will go
I go to school
I go to work
I go to the park

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