checked into the hotel vs. checked on the hotel

Elka · Tue Apr 17, 2007 0:34 am *checked into the hotel vs. checked on the hotel*

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #166 "Phrasal Verbs (B to C)", question 9

They ......... the hotel late last night.

(a) checked into
(b) checked on
(c) checked

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #166 "Phrasal Verbs (B to C)", answer 9

They checked into the hotel late last night.

Correct answer: (a) checked into
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i don't understand

Elka

Mister Micawber · Tue Apr 17, 2007 1:38 am *checked into the hotel vs. checked on the hotel*

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This is a test of preposition use. 'Check into' is the correct formation when the meaning is 'register at'-- They checked into (= registered at) the hotel last night.
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lost_soul · Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:15 am *checked into the hotel vs. checked on the hotel*

Hi, Mister Micawber

deviating from the main idea of this question a little bit, is it also possible to choose "checked"?
Like they (the police officers) checked the hotel late last night for any criminal activity going on

Thanks !
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Mister Micawber · Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:36 am *checked into the hotel vs. checked on the hotel*

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Sure.
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