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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.
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correct phrase |
common error |
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I got a present from him. |
I became a present from him. |
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When do I get my steak? |
When do I become my steak? |
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He got a shock when he saw his car. |
He became a shock when he saw his car. |
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The tea does him good. |
The tea becomes him good. |
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I want to become a teacher. |
I will a teacher. |
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He became famous. |
He would famous |
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We became friends. |
We were friends. |
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It became clear that she wanted to leave. |
It would clear that she wanted to leave. |
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It's getting dark. |
It will dark. |
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He turned red. |
He was red. |
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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
Commercial English - Vocabulary 2