Complete the sentences below. Use the collocations (and phrasal verbs) in the box. Use the past tense when necessary. 1. I always do my homework on time. I don’t want to get in trouble.
2. Our flight departs in two hours. Let’s to leave.
3. Here comes a bus. Let’s it.
4. We should at the next bus stop.
5. On the weekends, I usually wake up late and at 10 o’clock.
6. My family and I from our holiday last week.
7. We while we were in Italy and had to ask for directions.
8. Would you like to and have lunch tomorrow?
9. James usually goes to bed early because he has to early.
10. I and had to see a doctor last month.
11. You should wear a warm coat in winter or you might .
12. Of course I want to ! I want to make lots of money!
get back to return
get dressed to put your clothes on
get in trouble to be punished for doing something bad
get lost to lose your way
get off (work) to finish work
get off (a bus, etc.) to exit a bus, plane or train
get on (a bus, etc.) to board a bus, plane or train
get ready to prepare to do something
get rich to become wealthy
get sick to become ill
get together to join someone (usually to socialize)
get up to leave your bed in the morning
Answer: I always complete my homework before the deadline. I don't want to be punished for not completing it or submitting it late.
Explanation: The phrase "get in trouble" means to be punished or face negative consequences for doing something wrong or not following the rules. In this case, the sentence means that the speaker always does their homework on time to avoid any punishment or negative consequences.
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2. Our flight departs in two hours. Let’s to leave.
Answer: Our flight will be leaving in two hours. Let's get ready to leave.
Explanation: The phrase "let's to leave" is grammatically incorrect. Instead, the correct sentence should be "Let's get ready to leave" or "Let's prepare to depart." This means that since the flight will be leaving in two hours, it is time to start getting ready to leave the current location.
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3. Here comes a bus. Let’s it.
Answer: Here comes a bus. Let's get on it.
Explanation: The verb "let's" is followed by the base form of the verb without the word "to." Therefore, the correct sentence should be "Let's get on it." This means that since a bus is approaching, it is time to board or get onto the bus.
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4. We should at the next bus stop.
Answer: We should get off at the next bus stop.
Explanation: The verb phrase "get off" means to exit or leave a bus, plane, or train, usually at a specified location. In this sentence, it is suggested that the person should exit the bus at the next stop.
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5. On the weekends, I usually wake up late and at 10 o’clock.
Answer: On the weekends, I usually wake up late and get up at 10 o'clock.
Explanation: The phrase "get up" means to leave one's bed in the morning. Therefore, to correctly complete the sentence, the verb "get up" should be used instead of the preposition "at." This means that on the weekends, the speaker usually wakes up late and gets out of bed at 10 o'clock.
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6. My family and I from our holiday last week.
Answer: My family and I returned from our holiday last week.
Explanation: The verb "return" is used to indicate coming or going back to a place. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "My family and I returned from our holiday last week." This means that the speaker and their family came back from their holiday or vacation last week.
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7. We while we were in Italy and had to ask for directions.
Answer: We got lost while we were in Italy and had to ask for directions.
Explanation: The phrase "get lost" means to lose one's way or not know where one is. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "We got lost while we were in Italy and had to ask for directions." This means that while the speaker and others were in Italy, they lost their way and had to ask someone for directions to find their destination.
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8. Would you like to and have lunch tomorrow?
Answer: Would you like to get together and have lunch tomorrow?
Explanation: The phrase "get together" means to join someone, usually for the purpose of socializing. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "Would you like to get together and have lunch tomorrow?" This means that the speaker is inviting the other person to meet up and have lunch together the next day.
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9. James usually goes to bed early because he has to early.
Answer: James usually goes to bed early because he has to get up early.
Explanation: The phrase "get up" means to leave one's bed in the morning. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "James usually goes to bed early because he has to get up early." This means that James goes to bed early because he needs to wake up early in the morning.
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10. I and had to see a doctor last month.
Answer: I got sick and had to see a doctor last month.
Explanation: The phrase "get sick" means to become ill. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "I got sick and had to see a doctor last month." This means that the speaker became ill and needed to visit a doctor for medical assistance.
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11. You should wear a warm coat in winter or you might .
Answer: You should wear a warm coat in winter or you might get cold.
Explanation: The phrase "get cold" means to become cold or feel a sensation of coldness. In this sentence, the speaker is advising someone to wear a warm coat in winter to avoid the possibility of feeling cold.
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12. Of course I want to ! I want to make lots of money!
Answer: Of course I want to get rich! I want to make lots of money!
Explanation: The phrase "get rich" means to become wealthy or have a lot of money. Therefore, the correct sentence should be "Of course I want to get rich! I want to make lots of money!" This means that the speaker wants to become wealthy and earn a substantial amount of money.