J'habite ________ Texas. Why was the correct answer au when Texas is a state? Finding this confusing! Thanks

Theresa F.C1Kwiziq community member

J'habite ________ Texas. Why was the correct answer au when Texas is a state? Finding this confusing! Thanks

Asked 2 years ago
CélineKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Bonjour Theresa,

Please follow the link below for a clear explanation as to the reason why: "J'habite _____ Texas."

 

I hope this is helpful.

Bonne journée !

Theresa F.C1Kwiziq community member

Super - thanks for the speedy reply; I will try to remember to look more closely at the notes of exceptions in future!

Vicki B.B2Kwiziq community member

Somewhere in the explanation, exceptions to the rule are mentioned and this is one of them.  J’habite au Texas.  I think the other one was New Mexico.  J’habite au New Mexico.  

J'habite ________ Texas. Why was the correct answer au when Texas is a state? Finding this confusing! Thanks

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