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
2019年5月13日 02:42
解答 · 8
2
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.).
2019年5月13日
2
Quinn is correct. “Attend to” a problem or issue; “attend” class or “attend” a conference.
2019年5月13日
1
the second is correct. "to attend to..." something means to handle an issue, or problem.
2019年5月13日
The second
2019年5月13日
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