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Reach, Arrive, and Come: Verb Differences

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What is the main difference in the usage of 'reach' and 'arrive'?

The subject of the sentence

The time of day

The difficulty of the journey (correct)

The length of the journey

Which of the following sentences would you use 'come' instead of 'arrive'?

The tourists arrived at the hotel.

The mail came for you this morning. (correct)

The sun will arrive in the morning.

The teacher will arrive at the school soon.

Why would you use 'reach' instead of 'arrive' in the sentence 'After hours of hiking, we ______ the summit of the mountain.'

Because it's a short journey

Because it's a journey by car

Because it's a journey at night

Because it's a long and difficult journey (correct)

What does 'arrive' focus on?

The act of getting to the destination (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following sentences would you use 'reach' instead of 'arrive'?

They sailed for weeks to reach the distant island. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between 'come' and 'arrive'?

The subject of the sentence (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Reach vs. Arrive vs. Come

Reach emphasizes the process of getting to a destination, especially after a long or challenging journey, implying effort, progress, or overcoming obstacles.
Arrive simply means to get to the intended place or final destination, focusing on the act of getting somewhere rather than the journey.
Come is similar in meaning to arrive, but can be used with any subject, human or non-human, whereas arrive is only used with human subjects.

Usage Examples

Reach is used when talking about a long or difficult journey to the destination, e.g., "They sailed for weeks to reach the distant island."
Arrive is used to indicate the act of getting to a specific place, e.g., "The train will arrive at the station in ten minutes."
Come is used to indicate the act of moving towards a place or person, e.g., "A letter came for you this morning."

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Learn the subtle differences between 'reach', 'arrive', and 'come' in English grammar. Understand the nuances of each verb and how to use them correctly in different contexts.