The word "back"
Is there any mistakes in the sentences below?
Is the word "back" necessary?
He took the dog to back home.
He took the dog back home.
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Answers · 3
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"back" in this sentence implies that is being returned. So if the dog came from "home", then yes, he would take it "back home". However, if he found a dog in the street and took it home, he's not taking it "back home". Hope this helps
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"Took the dog back home," is correct, "Took the dog to back home," is incorrect.
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