Complete the sentences with the correct form of get and the particles in the box. Some of the particles are used more than once.

out | at | over up | through | off

Example:

I tried to get out of doing the test but my teacher made me do it.

1. Where are the children? I bet they ____ to something naughty!
2. My parents are so critical. They ____ always ____ me!
3. He’s fine now, but it was a long time before he ____ the illness.
4. I had paint all over my hands. It took me ages ____ it ____ .
5. I tried to call him on his mobile phone but I couldn’t ____ .
6. We tried to keep things a secret but eventually the truth ____ .
7. I gave up trying to teach myself Russian after ____ to lesson 20.
8. Don’t be nervous. You ____ tomorrow’s test with no problem.