went to bed

[Saneta]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #269 "Gerund and Infinitive Practice (8)", question 10

Sharon ......... off the lamp and went to bed.

(a) to turn
(b) turned
(c) turning
(d) turn

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #269 "Gerund and Infinitive Practice (8)", answer 10

Sharon turned off the lamp and went to bed.

Correct answer: (b) turned
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why there is no any article before ,,bed''? or ,,the'' before ,,lamp' applies also to ,,bed''??
thanks!'

[Beeesneees]

'to go to bed' is a set phrase relating to climbing into your own bed.
An article isn't needed because in this sense 'bed' relates directly to 'Sharon'.

Isn't it about time you went to bed now.
You look tired. Perhaps you should go to bed.
I went to bed at 11.30p.m. last night.
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