Task 2. Choose the correct preposition (ON, OUT, INTO, AWAY FROM, OVER) to complete each of the following sentences: I ran Alex yesterday on my way to work.
We’ve run money and can’t afford to buy a new computer now.
I saw the car ran him.
Don’t run me! I love you!
Cars run gas.
1. I ran into Alex yesterday on my way to work.
Explanation: The correct preposition in this sentence is "into". "I ran into Alex" means that the speaker unexpectedly encountered Alex while running.
2. We’ve run out of money and can’t afford to buy a new computer now.
Explanation: The correct preposition in this sentence is "out of". "We've run out of money" means that all the money has been used up or finished.
3. I saw the car run over him.
Explanation: The correct preposition in this sentence is "over". "The car ran over him" means that the car drove above or across him, causing harm or injury.
4. Don’t run away from me! I love you!
Explanation: The correct preposition in this sentence is "away from". "Don't run away from me" means that the speaker is asking the person not to escape or distance themselves from them.
5. Cars run on gas.
Explanation: The correct preposition in this sentence is "on". "Cars run on gas" means that cars require gas as fuel to operate.
In summary, the correct prepositions to complete the sentences are: into, out of, over, away from, and on. The prepositions used in each sentence depend on the specific context and meaning of the verb "run" in each sentence.