School or schools
(1a) He took a lot of different courses at school.
(1b) He took a lot of different courses at schools.
(2a) He went to school to complete six programs.
(2b) He went to schools to complete six programs.
One of my friends made up these sentences. We talked about whether they were grammatically correct. I think (1a) and (2a) are correct. If you pluralize "school" as in (1b) and (2b), you need to say something like "at different schools, at a few schools, ... ".
For example, (1c) He took a lot of different courses at different schools. (2c) He went to two schools to complete six programs.
What is your opinion? Thanks a lot.
Top answer
I agree that the 1b and 2b sentences are awkward and unlikely to be said, but I wouldn't say they are incorrect grammar. They dont't break any grammar rules. Clive
- I agree that the 1b and 2b sentences are awkward and unlikely to be said, but I wouldn't say they are incorrect grammar.
- They dont't break any grammar rules.
- Clive
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I agree that the 1b and 2b sentences are awkward and unlikely to be said, but I wouldn't say they are incorrect grammar. They dont't break any grammar rules.
Clive
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