Which word is the most formal replacement for 'get' in: 'Students must get permission before using the laboratory.'
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. obtain
- Step 1: Formal writing favours precise verbs. Step 2. 'Obtain' is the standard formal verb for getting permission. Answer: obtain. Why not the others: 'grab', 'fetch' and 'pick up' are informal or refer to physical objects.
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