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Hi Cantik
I would say that the addition of 'to' at the end is completely unnecessary, but is often used in informal English.
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| #3 (permalink) Mon Aug 04, 2008 15:26 pm going to vs going |
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Thanks for clarifying that point, Amy.
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| #4 (permalink) Mon Aug 04, 2008 15:30 pm going to vs going |
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| I would say that the addition of 'to' at the end is completely unnecessary, but is often used in informal English |
Also, I think "Where to" is commonly used, especially by the cab drivers.
Remember the scene in the car from the movie Titanic?
Jack: Where to, Miss?
Rose: To stars.
And the rest, as they say, is history 
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| #5 (permalink) Mon Aug 04, 2008 15:35 pm going to vs going |
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Is it okay for them to say "Where?" only? That is kind of confusing. (?_?)
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| #6 (permalink) Mon Aug 04, 2008 15:43 pm going to vs going |
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Hi,
Where are you going to? is more specific - in other words 'which place'?
Where are you going? is more general.
A: Where are you going for your holiday?
B: Italy.
A: Where are you going to?
B: A small island in Lago Maggiore.
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| #7 (permalink) Mon Aug 04, 2008 15:50 pm going to vs going |
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Hi Alan,
That thought did cross my mind, but I wasn't sure. Thanks.
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