Picnic?
1. I shall go to picnic.
2. I shall go to a picnic.
3. I shall go for picnic.
4. I shall go for a picnic.
5. I shall go on picnic.
6. I shall go on a picnic.
Which is correct? Thanks in advance.
Top answer
The article is required. t1%3B%2Cgo%20to%20a%20picnic%3B%2Cc0 "go to a picnic" sounds to me as if the picnic is a larger, organised event. " form may sound dated, like something from an old textbook.
- The article is required.
- t1%3B%2Cgo%20to%20a%20picnic%3B%2Cc0 "go to a picnic" sounds to me as if the picnic is a larger, organised event.
- " form may sound dated, like something from an old textbook.
- I don't think it is used much or at all in AmE.
- I might still use it when announcing a decision, but many speakers never would.
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0I'm going to a picnic at my church today.
My girl friend and I are going on a picnic today. I will bring a white linen tablecloth, some flowers in a vase, tasty food, a bottle of wine, and petit fours for desert. Ants are not welcome.
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