Choose the sentence with a phrasal verb indicating movement:a)She ran ...
Phrasal verbs can indicate various actions, including movement. In Option A ("She ran into an old friend at the store"), "ran into" is a phrasal verb indicating movement, describing an unexpected encounter.
Additional Fact: Phrasal verbs can convey different meanings based on the context in which they are used.
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Choose the sentence with a phrasal verb indicating movement:a)She ran ...
Explanation:
Movement Phrasal Verb:
- She ran into an old friend at the store: The phrasal verb "ran into" indicates movement as it means unexpectedly meeting someone. This phrasal verb implies movement towards someone or something.
- He looked after his younger sister: The phrasal verb "looked after" means to take care of someone, but it does not indicate physical movement.
- They picked up groceries from the market: The phrasal verb "picked up" means to collect or gather something, but it does not indicate physical movement.
- The cat knocked over the vase: The phrasal verb "knocked over" means to cause something to fall or tip over, but it does not indicate physical movement.