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In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose 'No improvement'. When I was sick last week I tried to get thorough to my parents on the phone but it seems their telephone lines were not working.

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In the question below, a part of the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed choose 'No improvement'.

When I was sick last week I tried to get thorough to my parents on the phone but it seems their telephone lines were not working.


1). Get on
2). Get in
3). Get through
4). No improvement


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'Get through' is the right phrase and it means to be able to contact/ get in touch with, so option 3 is the right answer.

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