PHRASAL VERBS ~ GET [Part 3] (Exercises & Keys)

PHRASAL VERBS WITH "GET" [Part 3]
I. Fill in the gaps using appropriate prepositions or adverbs.
1. He has to work a lot; often he can`t get........work until ten at night.
2. He thinks he is going to get me....with his depressing stories.
3. Don`t let the dog get....the cats.
4. A good teacher must get his students.
5. He`s always travelling; he gets....a lot.
6. Her behaviour is very odd; what`s got....her?
7. He got....Shilton`s poems when he was only fifteen.
8. Why dont`you get....your teacher....the grammar?
9. Get your work until five o`clock.
10. He`s been trying to get her for a long time, but she doesn`t like him at all.
11. Those stains on the skirt will be difficult to get....
12. They should have finished it; it`s high time they got it
13. He has got....all his exams and is going to graduate soon.
14. Let`s get....a visit to the museum.
15. He is now getting....a nervous breakdown.
16. The salesman will try to get....her to buy the books.
17. He used to be able to run a marathon, but now he`s getting....in years.
18. We`ll get three days....next month.
19. Professor Hartman managed to get....that mathematical problem.
20. They will get....Parliament in November.
21. The Europeans can get....a lot of whisky.
22. I can`t besure what he is getting...., but I`m afraid it`s something dishonest.
23. He is a disabled boy and cannot get....a lot.
24. It`s time we got some serious work.
25. I can`t get....it; it`s so incredible!
II. Replace the words in italics with an appropriate phrasal verb.
1. I have been so busy that I just haven`t found time to phone you.
2. She cannot make (both) ends meet. She cannot survive on her husband`s salary.
3. My son avoids doing his homework by pretending to be sick.
4. I can`t understand howhe lives on such a small salary.
5. It took him a long time to recover from the accident.
6. I have been trying to make contact with my doctor all morning.
7. Arguing with my wife every day depresses me.
8. He may change his mind if you persuade him.
9. I don`t know what you`re suggesting, but my answer is no.
10. He committed a murder, but as he had a good alibi he escaped punishment.
11. He couldn`t move because of his sprained ankle.
12. I must be going now; my wife`s waiting for me.
13. I can`t make you understand that drinking heavily is dangerous for the health.


14. The magician was very skilful, but I discovered his tricks.
15. The robbers succeeded in robbing the bank.
16. She eventually recovered from the loss of her first child.
17. They united in order to solve the problem.
18. From the very first moment he was friendly with Mary.
19. He posted his letter to England.
20. My father`s always pestering me.
21. Do you think you have passed your exams?
22. I couldn`t understand it.
23. Let`s finish with it.
24. You`re behind the times. You have to be more fashionable.
25. Let`s organize an excursion for next June.
III. Replace the following phrasal verbs with another word or phrase of the same meaning.
1. The news of her divorce soon got about.
2. What exactly is he getting at when he says I`ll never be promoted.
3. They got round bankrupcy by selling their shares.
4. The staff is getting up a meeting in the park.
5. The news of his resignation got out and was published by every newspaper the following day.
6. I don`t want to answer now, but I`ll get back to you about it later.
7. Mr. David P. Anderson is likely to get back in at the next election.
8. She seems very unhappy; I don`t know what`s got into her.
9. It will be very difficult for us to get on without you.
10. He really gets off on classical music.
11. We got through the whole cake at one sitting.
12. Your suit will get by for the occasion, but you should buy a new one.
13. They hope to get in with the influential people of the town.
14. I don`t know hisage, but he must begetting on for thirty-five.
15. It`s very late, it`s time you got it over with.
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