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Grade 6 • 1yr.

Why do we park in Driveways but drive in Parkways

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      avatarLouis-Philippe Bteacher check
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      Thank you for your question!


      I guess this is just another peculiarity of the English language! I think part of the answer may lie in the etymology of the word parkway: parkways originally referred to roads that went through parks. Also, both "driveway" and "parkway" predate motorized vehicles.


      Don't hesitate if you have more questions!

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