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Anonymous Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

difference between ride and take

What is the difference between ride and take. I know you ride a bus but you can also take a bus. You can ride a horse but can you take a horse.

are there specifice grammar rules for this

Thank you
  

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Hi, What is the difference between ride and take. I know you ride a bus but you can also take a bus. Yes, but i'd say that 'take' is more common.

— Clive

  • Hi, What is the difference between ride and take.
  • I know you ride a bus but you can also take a bus.
  • Yes, but i'd say that 'take' is more common.
  • No, you can't take a horse in this sense.
  • Are there specifice grammar rules for this No, it's just a matter of learning what is idiomatically said.
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Hi,
What is the difference between ride and take. I know you ride a bus but you can also take a bus. Yes, but i'd say that 'take' is more common.

You can ride a horse but can you take a horse.No, you can't take a horse in this sense.

Are there specifice grammar rules for this No, it's just a matter of learning what is idiomatically said.

Best wishes, Clive
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Hello..

There's no rules for TAKE and RIDE verbs simply memorize this way of transportation:

You can TAKE:
* a train
* a plane
* a taxi
* a boat

But you can RIDE:
* a motorcycle
* a bus
* a horse
* bicycle
Hope these info. will help you!
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