become, get, go, turn
The words "become", "get", "go" and "turn" are not always used correctly. We've listed some phrases which are wrong and some which are correct. Always use a good dictionary if you're not sure.
correct phrase | common error |
I got a present from him. | I became a present from him. |
When do I get my steak? | When do I become my steak? |
He got a shock when he saw his car. | He became a shock when he saw his car. |
The tea does him good. | The tea becomes him good. |
I want to become a teacher. | I will a teacher. |
He became famous. | He would famous |
We became friends. | We were friends. |
It became clear that she wanted to leave. | It would clear that she wanted to leave. |
It's getting dark. | It will dark. |
He turned red. | He was red. |
She went white when she saw the accident. | She was white when she saw the accident. |
The word "get" is very common in spoken English, "become" is more formal.
German native speaker sometimes use "become" in an incorrect way.
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