Overcome with emotion vs. overtaken by a car

[Bronya]

Test No. incompl/inter-44 "Speaking 1 (At the Theatre)", question 4

Our leading actor is unable to come on the stage at the moment because he is ......... with emotion.

(a) overtaken
(b) overdrawn
(c) overcome
(d) overturned

Test No. incompl/inter-44 "Speaking 1 (At the Theatre)", answer 4

Our leading actor is unable to come on the stage at the moment because he is overcome with emotion.

Correct answer: (c) overcome

Your answer was: incorrect
Our leading actor is unable to come on the stage at the moment because he is overtaken with emotion.
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Hi!
Why isn't overtaken?

[Alan]

Hi,

Overtaken is used primarily when another car OVERTAKES yours.

Alan
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