In the following question, a phrasal verb is given in bold, it is then followed by three sentences which has used the given phrasal verb. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below which has incorrectly used the given phrasal verb without altering the meaning of the sentence.

Get across

(A) They got across the mountain by taking a shortcut through the forest.
(B) The presenter used charts and examples to get across the complex data in a clear manner.
(C) The speaker used visuals to get across his point effectively to the audience.

The correct option is Only A.

Understanding the Phrasal Verb:
The phrasal verb "get across" means to successfully communicate or convey an idea, message, or information to someone so that it is understood.

Analyzing the Given Sentences:

(A) "They got across the mountain by taking a shortcut through the forest."
In this sentence, "got across" is used to refer to physical movement across a geographical feature (the mountain). However, "get across" specifically means to communicate an idea or message. For physical crossing, phrasal verbs like "got over", "crossed", or "traversed" should be used. Therefore, the phrasal verb is incorrectly used in sentence A.

(B) "The presenter used charts and examples to get across the complex data in a clear manner."
Here, "get across" is used to mean communicating complex data effectively. This usage is correct.

(C) "The speaker used visuals to get across his point effectively to the audience."
Here, "get across" is used to convey a point/idea clearly to an audience. This usage is also correct.

Since the question asks for the set of alternatives that has incorrectly used the phrasal verb, the correct answer is Only A.