Hello
Would you please tell me which word(s) fit(s) best in the blank space?
Two Mount Holyoke College students had to be rescued after trapping themselves inside a dumbwaiter overnight.
The students ...... around 1:30 a.m. on Wednesday at Safford Hall.
1- got caught up 2- were stuck 3- got hung up 4- got tied up 5- were held up
Thanks a lot
got caught up vs were stuck ...
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Re: got caught up vs were stuck ...
1, 3 and 4 are all possible. 1 is the most likely.
The above refer to a specific action/event, which we need because we have a specific time (1.30am). The others refer to a state, which extends over a period of time (eg, They were stuck for 6 hours).
The above refer to a specific action/event, which we need because we have a specific time (1.30am). The others refer to a state, which extends over a period of time (eg, They were stuck for 6 hours).
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Re: got caught up vs were stuck ...
There could also be other choices that would work. For example, the phrase “got stuck” would work well here. Also, the phrase “were trapped” might be appropriate.