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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
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Grammar question.

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I go to America. Correct or Incorrect? I tend to think unnatural at least. I will go on a holiday for Hawaii? Is for correct? I personally use to Hawaii. I speak Australian English. Thanks for any tips.
  

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"I go to America" is correct English but uncommon as a standalone sentence. " "I go to America". If talking about a particular future trip, though, you would usually say "I'm going to America".

  • "I go to America" is correct English but uncommon as a standalone sentence.
  • " "I go to America".
  • If talking about a particular future trip, though, you would usually say "I'm going to America".
  • "I will go on a holiday for/to Hawaii" is not natural.
  • " I am a British English speaker.
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"I go to America" is correct English but uncommon as a standalone sentence. It could be referring to repeated or habitual action, as in "Where do you usually go on holiday?" "I go to America". If talking about a particular future trip, though, you would usually say "I'm going to America".

"I will go on a holiday for/to Hawaii" is not natural. You can say "I'm going on holiday to Hawaii."

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