I lived on Main street when I first came to the town

[Son Ho]

Someone said that the town means a specific town and town means the nearest town. Sentence 1 is in an exercise book. I don't know when to use town or the town in this sentence. Could you please explain?

1. I lived on Main street when I first came to town.
2. I lived on Main street when I first came to the town.

 

[Tarheel]

In the first sentence you are currently living there. As for the second sentence, you tell me.

 

[Rover_KE]

You need to capitalise Street .

 

[jutfrank]

Someone said that the town means a specific town and town means the nearest town.

That's basically right, and it seems to answer your question.

 

[Yankee]

Someone said that the town means a specific town and town means the nearest town. Sentence 1 is in an exercise book. I don't know when to use town or the town in this sentence. Could you please explain?

1. I lived on Main street when I first came to town. Currently living in the town, but formerly on Main Street.
2. I lived on Main street when I first came to the town. Referring to previous residence, street and town.

Probable inferences. Context would help.

 

[probus]

Number 1 could refer to any town, large or small, although the existence of a thoroughfare called Main Street strongly suggests a pretty small place. However, this rule is not infallible. My town has five million people and a rather unimportant street called Main Street.