A1 Collocation Neutral

take a bus

Travel by public bus.

Meaning

To travel using a public transport bus service.

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Cultural Background

Buses are a primary mode of transport; people often say 'get the bus'. In many cities, 'take the bus' is the standard way to describe public transit.

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Use 'the' or 'a'

Use 'a' for any bus, 'the' for a specific one.

Meaning

To travel using a public transport bus service.

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Use 'the' or 'a'

Use 'a' for any bus, 'the' for a specific one.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

I usually ____ a bus to the city center.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take

The correct collocation is 'take a bus'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

I usually ____ a bus to the city center.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: take

The correct collocation is 'take a bus'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, it is very common.

Related Phrases

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Catch a bus

similar

To get on a bus, often in a hurry.

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Miss the bus

contrast

To fail to board the bus.

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