Question

Exercises 29.1 Write a synonym for 'get' in each of these sentences. 1 Where can I get something to eat round here? 2 I'm just going to get some paper from the office. I'll be back in a minute. 3 What time did they get here last night? 4 He got very angry when I told him what you did with his CDs. 5 I couldn't get a room; all the hotels were full. 6 I normally get about four or five letters a week. 7 This book is getting quite interesting. 8 I must get some stamps before I go home. 9 He sent the letter last week but I didn't get it until yesterday. 10 Do they often get here early? Даю 50 балов

Answer 1

1. Obtain

2. Fetch

3. Arrive

4. Became

5. Obtain or secure

6. Receive

7. Becoming

8. Obtain or purchase

9. Receive

10. Arrive

Answer 2

1. Where can I obtain something to eat round here?
2. I'm just going to fetch some paper from the office. I'll be back in a minute.
3. What time did they arrive here last night?
4. He became very angry when I told him what you did with his CDs.
5. I couldn't secure a room; all the hotels were full.
6. I normally receive about four or five letters a week.
7. This book is becoming quite interesting.
8. I must acquire some stamps before I go home.
9. He sent the letter last week but I didn't receive it until yesterday.
10. Do they often arrive here early?