
word choice - Should I use tickets "of", "for" or "to" a concert ...
I have two tickets for (to) a concert. I have two tickets of a concert. The first is a correct sentence, but the second is wrong. Why can't we use the phrase "tickets of?"
articles - go to a concert vs go to the concert - English Language ...
If you are going to a particular concert, or you're en route to a particular concert, you should use the definite article (the). We're going to a playground tomorrow.
prepositions - Is it in/on or at the wedding? - English Language ...
As above, it is never correct to say "on the concert". There's also a special idiom, "in concert," used to indicate that a person is performing: Come see Paul McCartney in concert this …
pronouns - Why is the answer "it" --> 'Mr. Akagi was unable to …
Nov 26, 2022 · How can the answer in the following test question be "it"? Mr. Akagi was unable to buy tickets for the concert because it/they was sold out.
grammar - "will start" vs "starts" meaning in this sentence. And …
Apr 6, 2018 · Concert starts at 6PM sharp! Bring your friends! On the other hand, a safety bulletin might use future tense because it is meant to be conveyed as a matter of fact, and without …
prepositions - English Language Learners Stack Exchange
Jun 16, 2020 · I prefer staying home to going to the concert. I'd prefer to stay home (rather) than (to) go to the concert. Would you please elaborate which one you use? Or, when or where …
How do I decide when to use upcoming and when forthcoming?
Jun 24, 2021 · Upcoming has only one meaning, but forthcoming has three meanings, only one of which is the same as 'upcoming'. If you study the meanings carefully you should see when you …
Why is it 'a ticket _to_ the cinema' but 'a ticket _for_ a/the concert'?
Oct 24, 2018 · So you would generally buy a ticket for the concert, event, movie, bus, train and the like. And you would obtain a ticket to (enter) the cinema, hall, stadium and grounds. If you …
What is the difference between "I am sorry to miss your concert" …
As a native English speaker, I would say, “I’m sorry to miss your concert,” to talk about a future event, and I find this fully grammatical. Also, “Sorry I’m missing your concert,” which feels …
grammar - Unless in conditional sentences - English Language …
Mar 17, 2025 · He couldn't have known about the break-in, since he was on vacation in Tahiti at the time—unless a neighbor sent him a text when they saw his garage door open. We'll miss …