We use arrive in + country, city, town, village, etc (geographic location)
- The train arrived in New York City at 4:00
- I arrived in Japan in October
- Jack and I arrived in Soho at the same time.
We use arrive at + shop, room, site, building, event, etc
- The train arrived at Grand Central Station at 4:00
- I arrived at the party a half hour late.
- Jack and I arrived at the café at the same time.
We use also use arrive at and arrive on/in + time
- The train arrived at 4:00.
- I arrived on Monday.
- Jack and I arrived in October.
We use also use arrive by + train, bus, car, taxi, etc…(method of transportation)
- They arrived by train.
- I arrived by taxi.
- Jack and I arrived by bus.
We use also use arrive with + person / thing
- I arrived with Jane.
- Jack arrived with presents for everyone.
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Hi, Michael.
Could you please tell me if this same ‘rule’ applies for ‘turn up’?
Thanks a lot!
Ana, Thanks for asking. “Turn up” is a phrasal verb meaning “arrive.” We don’t usually change the preposition associated with phrasal verbs.
Hey, Michael. Thanks for answering!
What about the next prepositions? Those ones related with arrive: at, on, in, with? Should I use the phrasal verb plus one of them in the same way I do with arrive?
Thanks, again!
V nice and usefull
Thanks Nasreen. I’m happy to hear that 🙂