- intermediate-112
English Grammar / Incomplete Sentences / Intermediate level # 112 (Answer Keys)
Idioms with the phrasal verb get
A1 After the small talk was over, it was time for the two heads of state to get down to discussions concerning
bilateral relations between the two countries.
answer: (c) get down to
A2 My accountant advised me that one of the best ways to get around paying taxes in my own country was to set
up an offshore bank account.
answer: (d) get around
A3 The high school teacher was so strict that he would not let his students get away with any of the stunts that
they tried to pull with their previous teacher.
answer: (a) get away with
A4 Train passengers wishing to go to the football match were advised to get off the train at the next stop.
answer: (b) get off
A5 By the time I get through with you, you will be sorry that you ever stepped foot on the face of this earth.
answer: (a) get through with
A6 The referee instructed both captains to stop their complaining and get on with the rugby match.
answer: (b) get on with
A7 The days when Americans can get by in the world on English only will soon be gone.
answer: (c) get by
A8 Please mind your step when you get on the train.
answer: (d) get on
A9 I knew that I had to get up early the next morning so I set my alarm for 4.30 a.m.
answer: (c) get up
A10 Employees at the reinsurance company were finding it very difficult to get along with their new manager.
answer: (a) get along
