Fill the gaps in the sentences below in the most appropriate way.

1. Although they had only told their parents about their engagement, the news soon got round the village.
2. She must have made a good impression last week because she has got to the second round of interviews for the job.
3. I have an essay to write but I’m finding it hard to get it.
4. I’ve been meaning to redecorate my room for ages but I just can’t get it.
5. What have you been getting since we last met?
6. Surely you haven’t got all the biscuits already?
7. The new political party was finding it difficult to get its message to the public.
8. I was ill last semester and I got seriously with my studies. If this continues, I probably won’t get university this year.
9. We’re having a get- on Friday to celebrate Jan’s birthday. Would you like to come?
10. His progress on the guitar was slow at first, but he’s getting well now.