Remember: get or become?
Use get when you receive something, such as a present, a message or some help. It often means bekommen.
Use become when someone changes into a new role or state, for example a job. It means werden.
GET → receive something
I get a gift from my friend.
Ich bekomme ein Geschenk von meinem Freund.
Ich bekomme ein Geschenk von meinem Freund.
BECOME → change into something
She wants to become a nurse.
Sie möchte Krankenschwester werden.
Sie möchte Krankenschwester werden.
Tip: Ask yourself: Does someone receive something, or does someone become something?
Good to know: In everyday English, get can also mean become, for example get tired. In this exercise, every sentence has one clear answer.
Choose the correct word
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