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Poppo26 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Preposition

Hi there,

Please anyone help me. I want to know the difference in using 'to the' in the following sentences.

1. I have to go to the park.

2. I have to go home.

Why can't I use 'to go to the home' in the second sentence?

Thank you!
  

Top answer

That's a good question, poppo. I wish I had a good answer. " It refers to a particular place.

— Avangi

  • That's a good question, poppo.
  • I wish I had a good answer.
  • " It refers to a particular place.
  • Without the article, it refers to a category of places.
  • I'm going to school.
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That's a good question, poppo. I wish I had a good answer.

"The" is called "a definite article." It refers to a particular place.

Without the article, it refers to a category of places.
I'm going to school.
I'm coming from work.
I've been to church.
There's no place like home.
My best friend is in jail.

I know this is
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Hello Avangi,

Thank you so much for your help! This is a good site and it can really help me with my English needs!
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You're welcome! Emotion: nodding

You can say "go to my home/school/church/work.

But if you say "go to the
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You are such a big help! Thank you so much! Emotion: smile
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