1. If school finishes early today, Kevin will ride a bike.
2. If school finishes early today, Kevin will ride his bike.
(A bike or his bike? Which one is commonly used?)
3. If I miss so much school, how can I become a scholar?
(What is the meaning of 'school' here? Is it 'class' or 'lesson'?)
2 is more common.
3. Yes, in this sentence, school means classes or lessons.
1. Both "a bike" and "his bike" can be used in this context, but they convey slightly different meanings.
- "A bike" suggests that Kevin will ride any bike that is available to him, which could be any bike, not necessarily his own.
- "His bike" implies that Kevin will specifically ride the bike that belongs to him, and not any other bike.
So, the choice between "a bike" and "his bike" depends on the specific context and what you want to convey.
2. The sentence "If school finishes early today, Kevin will ride his bike" implies that Kevin will specifically ride the bike that belongs to him, and not any other bike. This sentence suggests that Kevin has a bike of his own.
3. In the sentence "If I miss so much school, how can I become a scholar?", the word "school" refers to the educational institution where classes and lessons take place. It is a broader term encompassing the entire educational experience rather than just individual classes or lessons. So, in this context, "school" refers to the overall educational system and the various subjects and courses taught within it.