Prepositions with 'Survive' and 'Pick up'

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Hi,I'm confused about when to use and which prepositions are correct below.  I would appreciate if you could help me, please.A.  You should have at least a knife to survive the jungle.B.  You should have at least a knife to surivive in the jungle.C.  I'll pick you up in the office at 6.D.  I'll pick you up from the office at 6.1.  Which sentences are correct?2.  If in each set, both are acceptable, how are they different in meaning?

Clive · Accepted Answer

Hi,

I'm confused about when to use and which prepositions are correct below. I would appreciate if you could help me, please.

Both are OK.

A. You should have at least a knife to survive the jungle. Sounds like the jungle itelf is the danger

B. You should have at least a knife to surivive in the jungle. Sounds like the dangers are contained in the jungle

Both are OK.

C. I'll pick you up in the office at 6. Sounds like I'll come into your office.

D. I'll pick you up from the office at 6. Sounds like I might meet you outside, in front of your office.

1. Which sentences are correct?

2. If in each set, both are acceptable, how are they different in meaning?

Clive

Anonymous · Answer

Thank you, Clive, for the explanations.  I now understand clearly.

Prepositions with 'Survive' and 'Pick up'

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