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Collocation Get

The document provides examples of common English collocations that use the word 'get'. It lists 11 collocations with 'get' and their meanings. It then provides a short exercise for learners to complete sentences using the collocations. The collocations cover common phrases relating to daily routines and activities.

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Collocation Get

The document provides examples of common English collocations that use the word 'get'. It lists 11 collocations with 'get' and their meanings. It then provides a short exercise for learners to complete sentences using the collocations. The collocations cover common phrases relating to daily routines and activities.

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COLLOCATIONS: ‘get …’

 get back to return


 get dressed to put your clothes on
 get in trouble to be punished for doing something bad
 get lost to lose your way
 get off (work) to finish work
 get off (a bus, to exit a bus, plane or train
etc.)
 get on (a bus, to board a bus, plane or train
etc.)
 get ready to prepare to do something
 get rich to become wealthy
 get sick to become ill
 get together to join someone (usually to socialize)
 get up to leave your bed in the morning

 Complete the sentences below. Use the collocations (and phrasal


verbs) in the box. Use the past tense when necessary.

1. I always do my homework on time. I don’t want to .


2. Our flight departs in two hours. Let’s get on to leave.
3. Here comes a bus. Let’s get ready it.
4. We should get off at the next bus stop.
5. On the weekends, I usually wake up late and get dress at 10 o’clock.
6. My family and I got back from our holiday last week.

7. We got lost while we were in Italy and had to ask for directions.
8. Would you like to get together and have lunch tomorrow?
9. James usually goes to bed early because he has to get up early.
10. I got sick and had to see a doctor last month.
11. You should wear a warm coat in winter or you might get sick .
12. Of course I want to get rich ! I want to make lots of money!

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