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Which verb should you use when referring to riding a roller coaster?
Which verb should you use when referring to riding a roller coaster?
Which statement about roller coasters is accurate?
Which statement about roller coasters is accurate?
What is another way to say you are experiencing a roller coaster ride?
What is another way to say you are experiencing a roller coaster ride?
What is the error in saying, 'I don't take any roller coasters'?
What is the error in saying, 'I don't take any roller coasters'?
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What type of attraction is a roller coaster classified as?
What type of attraction is a roller coaster classified as?
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What is the class of vocabulary used to describe attractions at an amusement park?
What is the class of vocabulary used to describe attractions at an amusement park?
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In which context can you use the word 'take'?
In which context can you use the word 'take'?
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Which sentence correctly uses the phrasal verb 'go on'?
Which sentence correctly uses the phrasal verb 'go on'?
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Study Notes
Avoiding "Take" with Rides
- Incorrect usage: "I don't take any roller coasters" is incorrect.
- Correct usage: Use "ride" or "go on" instead of "take" for amusement park rides
- "Ride" a roller coaster, or "go on" a roller coaster.
- "Go on" is a phrasal verb; do not separate the words.
- "Ride" is both a verb and a noun.
- "Roller coaster": a type of ride at an amusement park.
Transportation vs. Rides
- Use "take" for transportation (buses, trains, taxis, Uber).
- Use "ride" or "go on" for amusement park rides (roller coasters, etc).
"Go On" vs. "Ride"
- Both "ride a roller coaster" and "go on a roller coaster" are correct.
- Example: "They're riding a roller coaster", or "They're going on a roller coaster".
Articles with Rides
- If there's only one roller coaster, use "the": "They're riding the roller coaster."
- If there are multiple rides, don't use "the".
Practice with "Take"
- Example: “What are they doing? Are they riding a roller coaster?” (Correct)
- "What are they doing? Are they taking a roller coaster?” (Incorrect)
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Description
Explore the correct usage of verbs in relation to amusement park rides. This quiz clarifies when to use 'ride' or 'go on' with roller coasters and emphasizes the distinction between transportation and amusement rides. Test your understanding with practical examples.
