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Tenacious Learner Posted 15 years ago
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Hi teachers,
Why we can say: We got into London on time.
But we can't say: We got into Barcelona in our car.
Thanks in advance
Why we can say: We got into London on time.
But we can't say: We got into Barcelona in our car.
Thanks in advance
Top answer
That's a tough one. I think by car works better than in our car , but I can't explain why. CJ
- That's a tough one.
- I think by car works better than in our car , but I can't explain why.
- CJ
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That's a tough one. I think by car works better than in our car, but I can't explain why.
CJ
CJ
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Thank you so much. I have the same opinion, it is a tough one.
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Hi teachers,
Do these sentences express the same idea? If not, what's the difference?
a) The train got into London on time.
b) The train arrived in London on time.
c) The train entered London on time.
Then, is it also possible to say?
d) We got into Barcelona by train.
e) We got into Barcelona by car.
f) We got into Barcelona
Do these sentences express the same idea? If not, what's the difference?
a) The train got into London on time.
b) The train arrived in London on time.
c) The train entered London on time.
Then, is it also possible to say?
d) We got into Barcelona by train.
e) We got into Barcelona by car.
f) We got into Barcelona
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Thinking Spaina) The train got into London on time.Yes, they all express the same basic idea. In reality, you probably usually enter a city (or get into it) a bit before you arrive at your exact destination within the city.
b) The train arrived in London on time.
c) The train entered London on time.
Thinking Spaind) We got int
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Thank you so much. I really appreciate your answer. These sentences were driving me crazy.
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