6. Read the examples and answer the questions.

Explanation:

• a) become: People in the West are getting fatter. (Here, 'getting' means 'becoming').
• b) arrive: We got home at nine o'clock. (Here, 'got' means 'arrived').
• c) receive: I got £50 for Christmas. (Here, 'got' means 'received').
• d) obtain: When is he going to get a job? (Here, 'get' means 'obtain').
• e) buy: I haven't got enough money to get a sandwich. (Here, 'get' implies 'buy' in the context of acquiring something).
• f) bring: Shall I get you a glass of water? (Here, 'get' implies 'bring' or fetch).