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On weekends, we go to the movies. vs On weekends we go to the movies.

Both phrases are correct, but they differ in terms of punctuation. The first phrase includes a comma after 'weekends,' while the second phrase does not. The use of the comma is a matter of style and personal preference.

Last updated: April 01, 2024 • 634 views

This phrase is correct. The comma after 'weekends' is optional and depends on the writer's preference.

"On weekends, we go to the movies."

This phrase is used to describe a regular activity that takes place on weekends. The comma can be used for a slight pause or emphasis.

Examples:

  • On weekends, we usually go hiking.
  • On weekends, she likes to relax at home.
  • On weekends, they often visit their grandparents.
  • On weekends, I enjoy cooking new recipes.
  • On weekends, he practices playing the guitar.
  • We'll go to the movies.
  • Go to the movies, take a stroll on the weekend, have fun.
  • And then, if you want, we can go to the movies.
  • The next time we go to the movies, we'll see something about zombies.
  • She likes comedic movies, like me. Meaning, we go to the movies together.
  • If you ask me, we go to the movies because we want to see fairy tales.
  • He suggests that we should go to the movies.
  • Already não I go to the movies.
  • We can stay up late, go to the movies.
  • I like to go to the movies.
  • We could eat early then go to the movies.
  • Saturday night you'll go to the movies.
  • It's why people go to the movies.
  • We'll all go to the movies. Terrific.
  • I'm going to go to the movies.
  • So I can skip school tomorrow and go to the movies.
  • Wants to see if I'll go to the movies.
  • Youpromised we'd go to the movies.
  • I thought we could go to the movies.
  • Lois likes to go to the movies.

Alternatives:

  • On weekends we go to the movies.
  • We go to the movies on weekends.
  • We usually go to the movies on weekends.
  • We go to the movies on the weekends.
  • We go to the movies during the weekends.

This phrase is correct. The absence of a comma after 'weekends' is also acceptable in English.

"On weekends we go to the movies."

This phrase is used to describe a regular activity that takes place on weekends. The lack of a comma does not change the meaning of the sentence.

Examples:

  • On weekends we usually go hiking.
  • On weekends she likes to relax at home.
  • On weekends they often visit their grandparents.
  • On weekends I enjoy cooking new recipes.
  • On weekends he practices playing the guitar.
  • We'll go to the movies.
  • He suggests that we should go to the movies.
  • Already não I go to the movies.
  • We can stay up late, go to the movies.
  • I like to go to the movies.
  • We could eat early then go to the movies.
  • Saturday night you'll go to the movies.
  • It's why people go to the movies.
  • We'll all go to the movies. Terrific.
  • I'm going to go to the movies.
  • So I can skip school tomorrow and go to the movies.
  • Wants to see if I'll go to the movies.
  • Youpromised we'd go to the movies.
  • I thought we could go to the movies.
  • Lois likes to go to the movies.
  • We couldn't go to the movies.
  • We go to the movies every week.
  • Go to the movies with you this weekend.
  • Andrew, tell them to go to the movies.
  • I said you could go to the movies.

Alternatives:

  • On weekends, we go to the movies.
  • We go to the movies on weekends.
  • We usually go to the movies on weekends.
  • We go to the movies on the weekends.
  • We go to the movies during the weekends.

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