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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Using "go + bare infinitive"

Is this okay to say? "Can we go play in the park?" Using "go" implies that I'll be leaving my current position. I realize it's not necessary to include "go", but I'd like to know if it's okay.
  

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" It's okay to say, but I'd consider it casual. Of course "play in the park" makes us think of children. But, "Well, I have to go fix the car" is adult enough.

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  • " It's okay to say, but I'd consider it casual.
  • Of course "play in the park" makes us think of children.
  • But, "Well, I have to go fix the car" is adult enough.
  • (still casual) "Let's go see a movie" is the same basic idea.
  • " - but casual.
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Anonymous"Can we go play in the park?"
It's okay to say, but I'd consider it casual. Of course "play in the park" makes us think of children.

But, "Well, I have to go fix the car" is adult enough. (still casual)

"Let's go see a movie" is the same basic idea.

These are definitely idiomatic, and more natural than omitting the "go."
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