italki - "attend" or "attend to" - which is correct in this context? Hi friends, Which is the correct sentenc

Niwantha

"attend" or "attend to" - which is correct in this context? Hi friends, Which is the correct sentence? "attend" or "attend to"? 1) I am taking a leave today because I have to attend a personal matter. 2) I am taking a leave today because I have to attend to a personal matter. Thanks in advance! Niwantha

13 May 2019 02:42

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The second one is correct. The verb "attend" means to go to an organized event (ie. attend class, attend a meeting, attend a workshop, etc.). The verb "attend to" means to take care of someone/something or to handle a problem (ie. attend to my aunt, attend to a personal matter, etc.).

13 Mayıs 2019