Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
markedly different; contrasting
disparate
top
extensive
profitable
TOEIC vocab test: Free word games: Online Verb Noun Adjective Game Answer
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Register   Profile   Private messages   Log in 

What does "go over" mean?



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forums | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
Phrasal verbs: 'carry over' and 'carry out' | What does 'carry through' and 'carry away' mean?
Message Author
What does "go over" mean? Wed Apr 19, 2006 10:45 am  What does "go over" mean?
 

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #164 "Idioms with go", question 6

Indonesia's fuel subsidies could ......... 100 trillion Rupiah ($9.6 billion) due to high prices and fuel scarcity in parts of the world's fourth most populous country, its president said on Tuesday.

(a) go on
(b) go over
(c) go out
(d) go off

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #164 "Idioms with go", answer 6

Indonesia's fuel subsidies could go over 100 trillion Rupiah ($9.6 billion) due to high prices and fuel scarcity in parts of the world's fourth most populous country, its president said on Tuesday.

Correct answer: (b) go over

Your answer was: incorrect
Indonesia's fuel subsidies could go on 100 trillion Rupiah ($9.6 billion) due to high prices and fuel scarcity in parts of the world's fourth most populous country, its president said on Tuesday.
_________________________

what does go over mean ? i just confued cuz in some of the sentence, it does not make sense.

sylvia
sylvia
Guest





Go over Wed Apr 19, 2006 11:03 am  Go over
 

Hi sylvia,

The meaning of go over in this sentence is exceed/be more than.

Banks will sometimes let you spend more money than you actually have in your account and they call this an overdraft but they fix the limit and you must not go over that limit - you must not spend more than that limit.

Alan
_________________
English as a Second Language
You can read my ESL story Saying It Twice
Alan
Co-founder
Alan Townend

Joined: 27 Sep 2003
Posts: 6847
Location: UK

English grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsWant to learn about the future tenses? Read this story and smileESL lesson plans in 6 funny stories with exercises and answer keyRead these English anecdotes and maybe smile today? Subscribe to free email English course
Display posts from previous:   
Phrasal verbs: 'carry over' and 'carry out' | What does 'carry through' and 'carry away' mean?
ESL Forums | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests) What does "go over" mean? All times are GMT + 2 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on ESL EFL Forums
Meaning of "see in"Why can't I use "was dead" here?Meaning of rebukedWhy should we choose Fish here?Older vs. ElderDifference between "name" and "call" herWhy can't I use "Call up" here?Can I say: "I've been so busy" here?Meaning of overhearExpression "lift a finger"Meaning of striding?Come in for vs. come intoMeaning of solitaryResign vs. surrenderGazing vs. staringHelp: A tropical fishKnock off vs. knock up?Conduct vs. guideWhat does "go over" mean?

Discover English-test.net
Hello, it's me from Germany...Perfect Infinitiveare the words sky, water, air etc (any word of the smae type...) countable?Hi guys, I'm Johan from FranceTASER abuse?TOEIC verbal preparation: Vocabulary Sentence: Verb TestsTOEIC preparation test: Word quiz questions: Free Online Verb GameMeaning of get on with, divert, assure, finalize, staff, ship, damagePimsleur German Plus: Pimsleur German Language ProgramHelp define phrasal verbs: At the DoctorsRoad to English grammar: Phrasal Verbs (C)Mate audio books, CDs, tapes, used cassettes, audio download

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course written by Alan Townend
First name E-mail