Grammar Warm-up – Part 68
Which everyday English phrase means the same as the more formal verb in CAPITALS at the end of the sentence
get rid of / get married / get tired / get undressed / make fun of / take a look at / make sure / catch sight of
N1. I ………………. and got into bed. UNDRESS
N2. They’re always ………………. hi because of the way he talks. MOCK
N3. Here’s an easy way to ………………. some of that excess weight. SHED
N4. Soon the children ………………. of walking and started complaining. TIRE
N5. Can you ………………. You have all your bags with you? ENSURE
N6. Lucy and jack are going to ………………. next year. MARRY
N7. I ………………. A dolphin as it jumped out of the water. GLIMPSE
N8. The guard ………………. my ticket and shook his head. INSPECT
: ANSWERS
Got undressed / making fun of / get rid of / got tired of / make sure / get married / caught sight of / took a look at