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i went to school vs i go to school

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I went to school' is used to talk about a past action, while 'I go to school' is used to talk about a habitual or regular action in the present. So, the choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to a specific past event or a routine present activity.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1785 views

i went to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a past action.

Use 'I went to school' when you want to describe an action that happened in the past, such as yesterday, last week, or when you were a child.

Examples:

  • Yesterday, I went to school by bus.
  • When I was young, I went to school on foot.
  • I went to school with her dad.
  • I went to school with a Ruby.
  • Hafiz. I went to school with his son.
  • I went to school, I walked through the corridor.
  • I went to school with Rachel Berry.
  • I went to school, you know.
  • I went to school in England.
  • I went to school with your parents.
  • And I went to school like that.
  • I went to school with this Spanish guy, Felipe.
  • I went to school with Kenny Dombrowski.
  • Yes. When I went to school...
  • The world population has doubled since I went to school.
  • When I went to school, I had a dream.
  • I went to school with Dave Ciambotti.
  • I went to school in that building right there.
  • I went to school for it.
  • So I went to school every day dressed like a sister-wife.
  • I went to school with your daughter Kristin.
  • I told you I went to school with Maureen Letham.

Alternatives:

  • I visited the school yesterday.
  • I attended school last week.

i go to school

This phrase is correct and commonly used to talk about a habitual or regular action in the present.

Use 'I go to school' when you want to talk about your routine or regular activity, such as your daily schedule or habits.

Examples:

  • I go to school by car every morning.
  • She goes to school on foot.
  • I go to school with your daughter.
  • I go to school with his kids...
  • Then I go to school and watch the other children eat real food.
  • Still my father insisted that I go to school... learn all the things he hadn't.
  • You think where I go to school actually matters?
  • Dad, will I go to school here?
  • The best thing is that in the afternoons I go to school.
  • I go to school on Saturday, too.
  • I go to school every day.
  • This is where I go to school.
  • I go to school with those kids.
  • I go to school all week.
  • I go to school with the Atrian seven.
  • I have a real life now. I go to school...
  • If I go to school for four years, I won't be shockingly young anymore.
  • I go to school with Lena. I'm Ethan Wate.
  • Now she doesn't care if I go to school anymore.
  • When I go to school, I have to teach.
  • I know 'cause I'm older and I go to school.
  • I go to school with a lot of kids like that.

Alternatives:

  • I attend school regularly.
  • I am a student at the school.

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