Underline the correct word in brackets in rhese sentences:
1. You mustn't (ride/drive) a motorbike without a crash helmet in the UK.
2. She told him to (get in/get on) the car and fasten his seat belt.
3. The bus (fare/ticket) is cheaper than the train.
4. Trains to the airport (trave/run) every half hour.
5. The pilot couldn't (drive/fly) the plane in such bad weather.
6. Have a look at the train (schedule/timetable) to see when the next one is due.
7. We were jate, so we had to (get/catch) a taxi.
8. They left a bit late and (lost/missed) the bus.
1. You mustn't (ride/drive) a motorbike without a crash helmet in the UK.
2. She told him to (get in/get on) the car and fasten his seat belt.
3. The bus (fare/ticket) is cheaper than the train.
4. Trains to the airport (travel/run) every half an hour.
5. The pilot couldn't (drive/fly) the plane in such bad weather.
6. Have a look at the train (schedule/timetable) to see when the next one is due.
7. We were late, so we had to (get/catch) a taxi.
8. They left a bit late and (lost/missed) the bus.
Correct word: ride
Explanation: In this sentence, we are talking about riding a motorbike, not driving it. When we ride a motorbike, we are sitting on it and controlling it using handlebars, whereas when we drive a motorbike, we are sitting inside it and controlling it using a steering wheel.
2. She told him to (get in/get on) the car and fasten his seat belt.
Correct word: get in
Explanation: When we enter a car, we get in it. We use the phrase "get on" when we talk about getting on a means of transport that we can stand on, like a bus or a train.
3. The bus (fare/ticket) is cheaper than the train.
Correct word: fare
Explanation: The word "fare" is used to refer to the cost of a journey on a bus or a train. A ticket, on the other hand, is a physical piece of paper or electronic document that grants you permission to travel.
4. Trains to the airport (trave/run) every half hour.
Correct word: run
Explanation: In this sentence, we are talking about the regular operation of trains to the airport. The word "run" is used to indicate that the trains operate on a schedule, departing every half hour. The word "travel" refers to the act of going from one place to another.
5. The pilot couldn't (drive/fly) the plane in such bad weather.
Correct word: fly
Explanation: Pilots control the movement of aircraft in the air, which is known as flying, not driving. The term "drive" is used for vehicles that operate on land.
6. Have a look at the train (schedule/timetable) to see when the next one is due.
Correct word: timetable
Explanation: A timetable provides a schedule of departure and arrival times for transportation services, such as trains. A schedule, on the other hand, refers to a plan that outlines a series of events or appointments.
7. We were late, so we had to (get/catch) a taxi.
Correct word: catch
Explanation: When we are trying to take a taxi, we use the phrase "catch a taxi" or "hail a taxi." The word "get" is more general and can be used in various contexts.
8. They left a bit late and (lost/missed) the bus.
Correct word: missed
Explanation: When we are unable to catch a bus or a train because we arrived too late, we say that we missed it. The word "lost" refers to misplacing or not being able to find something.