attend 1
I’m sorry that I won’t be able to attend your wedding .
I’m sorry that I won’t be able to be at your wedding. I’m afraid that I can’t attend your party .
I’m afraid that I can’t make it to your party. Attend is used mainly in formal styles: ‘All committee members are expected to attend the meeting.’ In other styles use be at, come/go (to) or (informal) make it (to) : ‘Apart from John and Sue, who else will be at the party?’ ‘Did you go to the match on Saturday?’ ‘We hope you can come but don’t worry if you can’t make it.’ 2
It’s very important to attend to all the classes.
It’s very important to attend all the classes. I won’t be able to attend at the meeting.
I won’t be able to attend the meeting. attend a meeting, class, school, etc (WITHOUT to or at ) attention 1
Everyone should pay attention to avoiding stressful situations.
Everyone should take care to avoid stressful situations. Pay attention when refuelling and try not to spill any petrol.
Be careful when refuelling and try not to spill any petrol. When talking about a situation that could be dangerous or harmful, use be careful or take care (NOT pay attention): ‘When the road surface is wet, drivers should take extra care.’ ‘Be careful to keep all medicines out of the reach of children.’ 2
People should pay more attention on what they eat.
People should pay more attention to what they eat. pay attention to sb/sth (NOT
