5 Choose the correct preposition to complete the text.
We've just got (1) up/back from our holiday in New York
and we had a great return trip! We set (2) up/off very early
for the airport and it was lovely driving through Manhattan
at sunrise. When we checked (3) up/in they said that
because our flight wasn't full they could upgrade our seats
to first class! It was really comfortable, and after we took
(4) off/up they brought us drinks and magazines and really delicious meals. My seat changed into a bed when you
pressed a button, so I slept really well too. I loved it!
didn't want to (5) get up/off the plane!
2) The correct preposition is "off". The phrase "set off" means to start or begin a journey.
3) The correct preposition is "in". The phrase "checked in" means to register oneself as present or arrive at a location.
4) The correct preposition is "up". The phrase "took off" means to leave the ground and start a flight.
5) The correct preposition is "get off". The phrase "get off the plane" means to leave or disembark from an airplane.
To answer this question, you need to understand the meanings of the different prepositions and how they are used in context. A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence. In this text, the prepositions are used to indicate movement or location. By choosing the correct preposition, we can accurately describe the actions and events in the text.
1) "We've just got back from our holiday in New York" - The preposition "back" is used to show that the speaker has returned from their holiday in New York.
2) "We set off very early for the airport" - The preposition "off" is used to indicate the beginning of the journey to the airport.
3) "When we checked in they said" - The preposition "in" is used to show that the speaker registered their presence at the airport.
4) "after we took off" - The preposition "off" is used to describe the action of the plane leaving the ground and starting the flight.
5) "didn't want to get off the plane" - The preposition "off" is used to indicate the action of leaving or disembarking from the plane.
Understanding the meaning and usage of prepositions is important for comprehension and effective communication in English.