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Napoleonponapa Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Confused word ( Home and at home)

1) Is your mother at home?

2) Is your mother home?

Which one is grammatically correct?

Many thanks
  

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In the US, both are fine. It would sound strange if the man of the house came from work and announced, upon his arrival, "Honey, I'm at home". However, if he were in the house, talking on the phone with his co-worker, he would say, "I'm at home".

— Philip

  • In the US, both are fine.
  • It would sound strange if the man of the house came from work and announced, upon his arrival, "Honey, I'm at home".
  • However, if he were in the house, talking on the phone with his co-worker, he would say, "I'm at home".
  • There may be a question of location (where is the speaker in relation to 'home') at work here.
  • Perhaps another native speaker will have some insight.
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In the US, both are fine.

It would sound strange if the man of the house came from work and announced, upon his arrival, "Honey, I'm at home". However, if he were in the house, talking on the phone with his co-worker, he would say, "I'm at home".

There may be a question of location (where is the speaker in relation to 'home') at work here.

Perhaps another
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