Onizo Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
The/a supermarket
In our town we have many supermarkets and my son has been to only two so far. I am going to one today he hasn't gone to yet, but I know which one it is. Which should I tell him?
1. Let's go to the supermarket.
2. Let's go to a supermarket.
1. Let's go to the supermarket.
2. Let's go to a supermarket.
Top answer
You could use either one. Let's go shopping. We'll go to a supermarket, a toy store, a shoe store and a clothing store.
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You could use either one.
Let's go shopping. We'll go to a supermarket, a toy store, a shoe store and a clothing store.
It's Monday, and time to get groceries for the week. Do you want to go to the supermarket with me?
Let's go shopping. We'll go to a supermarket, a toy store, a shoe store and a clothing store.
It's Monday, and time to get groceries for the week. Do you want to go to the supermarket with me?
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AlpheccaStarsYou could use either one. Do you want to go to the supermarket with me?Thank you Alphecca.
I don't know in what sense you've used 'the' here. Is it because I know where I am going?
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onizoI don't know in what sense you've used 'the' here. Is it because I know where I am going?Yes. It contrasts with other types of stores where you could be shopping and confirms that you will be purchasing grocery and household items.
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