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5 Minute English

 

 

Go + noun    

 

Look at the sentences.  For most sentences we use go to (somewhere)...

I will go to the store.
I will go to the bank.
I will go to the park.

 

BUT…  when you talk about home or shopping, don't use to.

 

I will go home.                           Do not say-  I will go to home.
I will go shopping.                     Do not say-  I will go to shopping.

 

 

Now you try…

Use "to" if it is needed or "x" if nothing is needed.

Karen needed to go _____ class.  But she decided to go ____ shopping instead.  So first she went _____ the bank to get money.  Next she went _____ a restaurant.  Then she went _____ a huge shopping mall where she bought a new sweater and a hat.  After that she decided to go ____ the supermarket go get some groceries.  At the end of the day, she was tired, so she went _____ home and fell asleep.

 

 

Answers

Karen needed to go to class.  But she decided to go (X) shopping instead.  So first she went to a restaurant.  Then she went to a huge shopping mall where she bought a new sweater and a hat.  After that she decided to go to the supermarket to get some groceries.  At the end of the day she was tired, so she went (X) home and fell asleep.

 
   

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