Question

6 read the following sentences: \eventually he moved to new york to become a writer, but did not manage to get a career off the ground. he returned to his home state, where he started to write fiction about california and its people.\ what does the phrase \get off the ground\ mean? a start something b pick something up c finish something d leave something behind

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "get a career off the ground", we analyze the context. The person moved to New York to become a writer but failed to start his writing career (since he returned home and started writing there). Option A "start something" fits this context as he couldn't initiate his career in New York. Option B "pick something up" usually means learning or acquiring, not starting a career. Option C "finish something" is incorrect as he didn't start, so couldn't finish. Option D "leave something behind" is about abandoning, not related to starting a career.

Answer:

A. start something