1. Jack must have been late for the school. He got up late.
2. Jack must have been late for school. He got up late.
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What is the difference between 'school' and 'the school' in the sentences?
Does #1 mean he was late 'for another school,' not 'for his school'?
Does #2 mean that he was late for his school?
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No one would ever say #1.
When you write or say "the school," you are referring to a particular building or group of buildings. Steve is right; it does not mean the same as 2, and would not be used.
You are right about 2.
You are right about 2.
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