Quick English Lessons Expressions with Get 1

Vocabulary, Level B1+

This exercise will help you to get to grips with expressions with the word GET! To get to grips with something means to start solving the problem and there are lots of other different expressions with the word get.

Exercise

Look at the different expressions and see if you put the right one in the gaps in the following sentences.

1. What really is the way he blows his nose on the sleeve of his jumper. (annoys)  
2. He very easily so be careful you don't annoy him. (lose one's temper)  
3. "There's someone at the door. I'll ." (answer the door)  
4. I think he is a very strange person and I never . (understand)  
5. Have you heard? Pete's at last. He's been out of work for at least 6 months. (to be given something)  
6. I've been trying to talk to Helen all day but I can't . Do you know where she is? (reach someone by telephone)  
7. They are quite serious people and the Observer every Sunday. (to receive or buy regularly)  
8. Did you the Tower of London while you were in London last week? (be able to do something)  
9. What time does this train to London? (arrive)  
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