go straight ahead vs go straight
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I am not a teacher.
Yes, there is a difference.
"Go straight ahead" is a meaningful direction, easily understood relative to the starting position and the way the person (or vehicle) is facing.
"Go straight" is incomplete. It leaves unanswered the question "in which direction?" If it were accompanied by hand waving or pointing it would probably be understood, but it lacks information.
Yes, there is a difference.
"Go straight ahead" is a meaningful direction, easily understood relative to the starting position and the way the person (or vehicle) is facing.
"Go straight" is incomplete. It leaves unanswered the question "in which direction?" If it were accompanied by hand waving or pointing it would probably be understood, but it lacks information.
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Thanks Roman
Are the following sentences natural?
1. Go straight until the traffic light.
2. When you get to the office block turn left and go straight. The restaurant is just there.
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These sentences are fine and anyone would be able to find the restaurant following your directions. :up:
I would still add "on" or "ahead" after the word "straight" each time I used it, though.
I would still add "on" or "ahead" after the word "straight" each time I used it, though.
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