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In which scenario does 'get through' imply overcoming a difficult situation?

Delivering aid to a disaster-stricken area.
Ensuring your message reaches someone in time.
A rescue team reaching stranded villagers despite heavy rain. (correct)
An emotional performance deeply affecting an audience.

Which of the following situations best exemplifies the meaning of 'get on' as it relates to making progress?

She got on her coat and left the house.
Enjoying a harmonious relationship with neighbors.
Continuing with a project to meet a deadline. (correct)
Advancing in age and contemplating retirement.

Which sentence uses 'get on' to mean 'to have a good relationship'?

My grandparents are getting on in years.
Let's get on with the meeting.
I get on really well with my colleagues. (correct)
How are you getting on with your homework?

In which scenario does the phrase 'getting on' refer to the process of aging?

My grandparents are getting on in years, but they’re still very active. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following uses of 'get on with' suggests resuming an activity after an interruption?

After the power outage, we got on with our work as usual. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses 'get on' in the context of wearing something?

She got on her coat and left the house. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which situation reflects the use of 'getting on' to mean being successful in a career?

He’s really getting on in his career; he just got promoted. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these sentences implicitly suggests that time is running late?

Stop complaining and just get on with it! (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best exemplifies the phrasal verb 'get through' meaning to complete a challenging task?

Despite facing numerous technical difficulties, the team worked tirelessly to get through the critical software update. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following situations does 'get through' mean to successfully communicate an idea or message?

After several attempts, the scientist managed to get through to the audience the importance of their research. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of 'get through' used in the context of overcoming a difficult experience?

With the support of her family, she was able to get through the grieving process after losing her mother. (D) Signup and view all the answers

A family is on a tight budget. Which sentence uses 'get through' to describe managing their resources?

We need to budget carefully to get through the month on our limited income. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations uses 'get through' to mean 'to pass or be approved'?

He studied hard and managed to get through the rigorous medical examination. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following sentences does 'get through' mean to reach a destination, often after overcoming difficulties?

After hours of trekking, the hikers were relieved to finally get through to the remote village. (C) Signup and view all the answers

A group of friends are planning a potluck. Which sentence uses 'get through' to describe consuming food or drinks?

We got through an entire watermelon at the picnic. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario exemplifies 'get through' meaning to successfully contact someone via phone?

I tried calling all day but couldn't get through to the helpline. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario does 'get down' best represent the meaning of reducing expenses?

After the market crash, the company needed to get down its budget drastically. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses 'get across' in the context of successfully communicating an idea despite challenges?

Despite the language barrier, she managed to get her message across using gestures and drawings. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following shows the most appropriate use of 'get down' to mean starting work seriously?

After procrastinating all week, it was finally time to get down to writing my dissertation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario is 'get across' used to describe expressing emotions or feelings?

She wrote a heartfelt letter to get across her apologies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly uses 'get down' in the context of feeling sad or depressed?

The continuous rain really gets me down during the winter months. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates 'get across' meaning 'to be understood or accepted'?

The importance of recycling needs to get across to more people if we want to save the future. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what context would 'get down' most appropriately mean 'to write something down'?

Could you get down the license plate number of that car? (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which situation exemplifies 'get across' as 'achieving something despite difficulties'?

Despite the inclement weather and exhaustion, the team managed to get across the research goals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of 'get around' as in 'to circumvent or bypass a physical obstacle'?

Hikers detour from a marked path to bypass a landslide. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following sentences does 'get around' imply the meaning 'to persuade someone'?

He tried to get around his parents to extend his curfew for the concert. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following uses of 'get around' suggests the meaning of socializing or visiting multiple places?

My grandfather doesn't get around as much since his surgery. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence where 'get around' is used in the context of solving or overcoming a problem.

We need to figure out how to get around this complicated legal jargon. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses 'get around' to mean to finally do something after procrastinating?

I will get around to organizing my closet one day. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Select the sentence where 'get around' is used to mean that information is circulating.

The rumor about their divorce is starting to get around. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences uses the phrase 'get down' as described in the text?

I need to get down all the important points from the lecture. (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does 'get around' function differently in 'She gets around a lot' (referring to social life) compared to 'She needs to get around the new regulations'?

The first suggests active socialization, while the second means finding a way to bypass obstacles. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario does 'get across' mean 'to convince someone of something'?

She managed to get her idea across to the team. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following demonstrates the use of 'get by' in the context of managing with limited resources?

She gets by on a small salary, but it’s not easy. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses 'get by' to mean 'passing unnoticed'?

He tried to get by without anyone noticing he was late. (D) Signup and view all the answers

In which situation does 'get by' refer to physical movement or passage?

The car barely got by in the narrow alley. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates 'getting by' as 'overcoming an obstacle'?

They got by the financial crisis by cutting expenses. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following depicts 'getting by' as 'passing time or advancing in life despite difficulties'?

She’s just getting by day by day after the breakup. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of using minimal effort?

She got by at work by doing the bare minimum. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of overcoming a difficult situation?

They got by the financial crisis by cutting expenses. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best illustrates the meaning of "get into" as in, to be accepted into an educational institution?

After many sleepless nights of studying, he managed to get into Harvard University. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following sentences does "get along" mean to make progress?

How are you getting along with the novel you started writing? (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following situations best exemplifies the use of "get at" suggesting something indirectly?

With all of his probing questions, I wondered what he was getting at. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence uses 'get back' in the context of returning to a physical location?

We need to get back home before the storm hits. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following scenarios uses "get into" to mean putting on clothing?

After a long day, she got into her comfortable pajamas. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best captures the meaning of "get along" as to survive or manage in a difficult situation?

Due to budget cuts, the library had to get along with fewer staff members. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which sentence does 'get at' refer to physically accessing something?

The hacker tried to get at the company's sensitive data. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Choose the sentence where 'get back' means to retaliate.

After losing the race, he vowed to get back at his competitor next year. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Get Through (Complete)

To complete or finish something, especially something difficult.

Get Through (Overcome)

To overcome a difficult situation or survive something.