1.
I’m so tired from work. I can’t wait to GET AWAY for the weekend and do nothing all day.
A
go somewhere else
B
make no progress
C
when something annoys you
2.
My friend is GETTING OVER a break-up and she’s sad all the time but I don’t know how else to help!
A
have the sensation that
B
recover from something negative that happened
C
to make someone understand something
3.
Will you just GET STRAIGHT TO THE POINT and tell me what you have to tell me? I don’t have much more time to waste.
A
to say something important immediately and in a direct way
B
make someone notice
C
be very surprised by something
4.
I need to GET RID OF all these old books because I don’t enjoy reading anymore and need to make some space.
A
go in a different direction in a powerful way
B
when something makes you feel sad or depressed
C
to send or throw someone or something away
5.
I tried to GET HOLD OF my phone when I tripped yesterday but I couldn’t save it. Now it’s broken!
A
have the chance to do something
B
take something in one's hand
C
find oneself in difficulty
6.
My best friend’s recently GOT INVOLVED in a book club and has no time for me anymore.
A
to become excited about something so that you are no longer careful
B
to be successful in an examination or competition
C
to take part in an activity or organisation
7.
My girlfriend met my sisters last night and they got along very well. I GET THE FEELING that they will all become friends in no time!
A
have the sensation that
B
to make someone understand something
C
be very surprised by something
8.
Could you please speak slower? You know it GETS ON MY NERVES when you speak too fast for me to understand.
A
make someone notice
B
have the chance to do something
C
when something annoys you
9.
You WON’T GET ANYWHERE without studying!
A
go somewhere else
B
to send or throw someone or something away
C
make no progress
10.
Luke’s GOT THROUGH all his finals! He will be able to enjoy his break fully!
A
take something in one's hand
B
to be successful in an examination or competition
C
to say something important immediately and in a direct way
11.
Dramas always manage to GET ME DOWN. I always end up crying!
A
when something makes you feel sad or depressed
B
go in a different direction in a powerful way
C
recover from something negative that happened
12.
My brother always GETS CARRIED AWAY when someone brings up his favourite movies. He can talk about them for hours!
A
find oneself in difficulty
B
to take part in an activity or organisation
C
to become excited about something so that you are no longer careful
13.
I told my children to be careful and not GET INTO TROUBLE during the school trip.
A
go somewhere else
B
recover from something negative that happened
C
find oneself in difficulty
14.
I tried to tell him it was too dangerous but I don’t know how else to GET my point ACROSS. He’s still going to that place, I hope he doesn’t get hurt!
A
to make someone understand something
B
have the sensation that
C
to become excited about something so that you are no longer careful
15.
I still CAN’T GET OVER Mike’s reaction to the news; I thought we all knew Lucy was going to quit.
A
to send or throw someone or something away
B
be very surprised by something
C
to say something important immediately and in a direct way
16.
It’s impossible to GET YOUR ATTENTION when you’re using your phone!
A
take something in one's hand
B
make no progress
C
make someone notice
17.
Mindy GOT SWEPT AWAY by her new friends and now she won’t even speak to me!
A
when something makes you feel sad or depressed
B
when something annoys you
C
go in a different direction in a powerful way
18.
I’m sad I didn’t GET TO learn French when I was little because I love French movies.
