(A) Look at these expressions with get.

Match them with their meanings A-G.  

1) a book about how to get rid of unnecessary objects  - F) throw away  

2) ... a new friend who you get on with quite well  - B) be friendly with  

3) ... I sort of relaxed and felt I was getting to know them again - D) know somebody (or something) little by little  

4) ... I got to the pub late  - G) arrive at / in  

5) ... I decided to try to get in touch - A) make contact with somebody

6) ... and two days later I got a reply - E) receive  

7) ... I got really excited - C) become  

(B) Complete the questions with get or an expression with get.

Ask and answer the questions in pairs.  

1) Who do you get on best in your family?  

2) Does it take you long to get to know new people?  

3) Do you get more emails from friends than work-related ones?  

4) How do you normally get in touch with your friends (by text, phone, etc.)?  5) How often do you get rid of things (e.g. clothes) that you don't use any more?