Transportation Vocabulary & Phrasal Verbs - GET ON, GET OUT OF, RIDE, GO
TL;DR
Learn how to correctly use transportation verbs like "took", "rode", and "drove" in English.
Transcript
Hello. How are you? Today, we're going to learn about getting around. This means taking public transportation or talking about how you got somewhere or how you're going to go somewhere. All of the examples I've written in the past tense because somebody might ask you, "How did you get here?" "What? I flew because I have a magic carpet. That's how. ... Read More
Key Insights
- 😒 Use "took" for public transportation and "rode" for bicycles in past tense.
- 🤲 Clarify the difference between "got on" and "got off" based on the size and public/private nature of transportation.
- 👨💼 Avoid using "ride" erroneously for public transportation modes like buses and trains.
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Questions & Answers
Q: What are the correct verb choices when talking about taking public transportation in English?
The correct verbs to use for public transportation are "took" for bus, train, cab, taxi, and plane. Avoid the mistake of using "ride" for these modes of transport.
Q: When should you use the phrasal verbs "got on" and "got off" in relation to transportation?
Use "got on" when entering public transportation like trains, buses, or airplanes, as they are big and can accommodate many. Use "got off" when exiting these modes of transport.
Q: How should one refer to personal or private modes of transportation in English?
Personal or private modes like taxis, cabs, and cars should use "got in" or "got out". They are small and private, in contrast to public transportation.
Q: What is the correct past tense form of the verb "ride" when talking about bicycles?
The past tense of "ride" is "rode". For example, you would say, "I rode my bike to work" instead of "I ride my bike to work."
Summary & Key Takeaways
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Differentiate between verbs for various transportation modes: "took" for bus, train, cab, taxi, and plane.
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Avoid errors like "I ride car" - clarify that "ride" means being on top.
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Understand the proper usage of phrasal verbs like "got on" and "got off" for public and private transportation.
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