Question

In each of the following sentences, select a more expressive word from the pair at the end of each sentence to replace the word get (or a form of it).

11. I am trying to get a call through to San Francisco. (send, put)
12. Peggy got an invitation to the opening of the new convention center. (received, achieved)
13. The personnel committee has gotten involved in matters beyond its jurisdiction.(became, become)
14. Bob got word late yesterday that the plant will be expanded and 100 new jobs added. (heard, received)
15. Jan got her neighbor to attend the city council meeting. (ordered, persuaded)
16. I am trying to get an appointment with the company’s purchasing agent. (achieve, make)

Answer 1

11. send

12. received

13. become

14.received

15. persuaded

16.make

Answer 2

11. I am trying to SEND a call through to San Francisco. (send, put)

12. Peggy RECEIVED an invitation to the opening of the new convention center. (received, achieved)

13. The personnel committee has BECOME involved in matters beyond its jurisdiction. (became, become)

14. Bob HEARD late yesterday that the plant will be expanded and 100 new jobs added. (heard, received)

15. Jan PERSUADED her neighbor to attend the city council meeting. (ordered, persuaded)

16. I am trying to MAKE an appointment with the company’s purchasing agent. (achieve, make)