1. He hurries to school.
2. He goes to school in a hurry.
[Are both the same? What is the difference between #1 and #3, and between #2 and #4?0
3. He hurries to the school.
4. He goes to the school in a hurry.
Each pair means the same, even though the wording is different.
Yes, both sentences #1 and #2 convey the same meaning. They both describe someone who is in a rush or moving quickly to get to school.
Regarding sentences #3 and #4, there is a difference in meaning compared to sentences #1 and #2. Let's break it down:
3. "He hurries to the school."
In this sentence, "the school" is specific and implies that the person is going to a particular school. It could be a specific school building or campus.
4. "He goes to the school in a hurry."
Here, the phrase "in a hurry" modifies the action of going to school. It means the person is in a rush or moving quickly while going to any school location, without emphasizing a specific school.
In summary, sentences #1 and #2 generally mean the same thing, while sentences #3 and #4 convey a slightly different meaning by specifying "the school" or emphasizing the act of hurrying while going to school, respectively.