Grammar: get
Complete the sentence with the right word or phrase.
It's 2.30 now - what time do you think we'll get _____ London?
to
Right or wrong? Correct any mistakes in the phrases in bold.
Basic, I think she still hasn't got over the break-up of her marriage.basically
Complete the missing words.
She's quite shy, but you'll soon get to _____ her.know
Choose the right word.
The English archers used their bows to fire thousands of arrows / spears into the air.
arrows
Choose the correct alternative.
I lost my credit card, but at least / in other words I was able to cancel it before anyone used it.
at least
Complete the sentence with the right word or phrase.
Unfortunately, Allie got _____ cheating in her final exam.
caught
Right or wrong? Correct any mistakes in the phrases in bold.
We've finished the interviews and all of all we think Joe Young is the most suitable candidate.
all in all
Complete the missing words.
Shall we get _____ for a coffee at the weekend?together
Choose the right word.
After days of fighting, both sides agreed to a retreat / ceasefire.
ceasefire
Choose the correct option
OK, I’ll call Sergio. Oh, ________, do you think we should make a dinner reservation?
A talking about B all in all C by the way
by the way
Complete the sentence with the right word or phrase.
The windows are filthy. Shall we get someone _____ them?to clean
Right or wrong? Correct any mistakes in the phrases in bold.
Saying of the cinema, have you seen the new Bond film?
Talking
Complete the missing words.
1 I've been trying to get _____ of Danny, but he's not answering his phone.
2 She's always phoning me at work - it really gets on my ______.
1 hold
2 nerves
Choose the right word.
1 The city finally fell after a three-month siege / coup.
2 During the civil war, thousands of refugees / allies crossed the border to safety.2 refugees
Complete with one word.
I don't think there's anything good on in the cinema, and _________, I'm broke.
Besides
Complete the sentence with the right word or phrase.
I don't think Keith will ever get _____ doing his own laundry - his mother always did it.
Complete with one word.
_________ our meeting, do you mind if we postpone?
Regarding
Complete the missing words.
1 I hope I get _____ this cold by the weekend; I'm supposed to be going to a wedding.
2 His parents let him do whatever he wants, so he's used to getting his own _____.
1 over
2 way
Choose the right word.
1 It was a fierce battle and civilians / casualties were heavy on both sides.
2 The rebels broke out / blew up the railway lines.
1 casualties
2 blew up
Complete with a word
My dad has lost his job and he’s worried about how he’s going to get ________. (survive)
by
Complete the sentence with the right word or phrase.
My passport expires in two months, so I need to get it _____.
renewed
Complete with one word.
1 I think we should go out tonight. ________ all, it’s your birthday.
2 ________ the whole, I think office workers have more back problems.
1 after
2 on
Complete the missing words.
1 When I was a student, I had to get ______ on less than $50 a week.
2 I hope I get the _____ to talk to him before he goes home.
1 by
2 chance
Choose the right word.
1 Even though they were surrounded, the troops refused to surrender / defeat.
2 The army shelled the capital with long-range bullets / missiles.1 surrender
2 missiles
Put the words to the definitions.
1 to remove a leader or government (verb)
2 to start suddenly (fighting, a fire)
3 to stop feeling unhappy about something
1 to overthrow
2 break out
3 to get over