Question

It is difficult to reach out to the people inhabiting the areas across the river. Here, to reach out to means:

• A. to communicate with
• B. to get in touch with
• C. to interact with
• D. all the above

Answer 1

Answer:

B. to get in touch with

The phrase "to reach out to" is a phrasal verb that means:

1. To contact someone: To initiate communication with a person or group.

2. To make an effort to communicate or connect: Especially when there is a barrier or difficulty in doing so.

In the context of the sentence:

"It is difficult to reach out to the people inhabiting the areas across the river."

The difficulty is not just about physical distance, but about making contact or establishing communication with them.

Therefore, "to get in touch with" perfectly captures the intended meaning of contacting and connecting with the people across the river.