Part 1 – Understanding “get”
Read the sentences and choose the correct meaning of get.
Write A (receive/buy), B (reach/arrive), or C (become).
1. I got a new laptop last week. → ___
2. We got home very late last night. → ___
3. It’s getting dark outside. → ___
4. She got a message from her boss this morning. → ___
5. We got to the airport just in time. → ___
6. I’m getting hungry—let’s have lunch. → ___
7. He got a raise at work. → ___
8. The weather is getting warmer. → ___
Part 2 – Fill in the blanks
Complete each sentence with the correct form of get. Use the words in brackets if given.
1. I can’t wait to ___ my package.
2. We were tired when we finally ___ home.
3. Don’t forget to ___ some bread on your way back.
4. It’s ___ colder every day.
5. I couldn’t ___ through to him on the phone.
6. She ___ along with her new colleagues very well.
7. Let’s ___ off the bus at the next stop.
8. I hope you ___ over your cold soon.
9. They managed to ___ by on a very small salary.
10. He’s trying to ___ ahead in his career by working extra hours.
Part 3 – Rephrase
Rewrite the sentences using a form of get to replace the underlined part.
Example: We arrived at the station at 7. → We got to the station at 7.
1. I received your email this morning. → ___________________________
2. It became very hot in the office. → ___________________________
3. We bought some snacks before the movie. → ___________________________
4. She reached work just before the meeting. → ___________________________
5. He became nervous during the presentation. → ___________________________
Part 4 – Choose the right phrase
Choose the correct “get” phrase to complete each sentence: (get on / get away / get back
to / get it over with / get around to / get by / get over / get away with)
1. I hope you can ___ your fear of public speaking soon.
2. Let’s just ___ the boring part and then have some fun.
3. I finally ___ cleaning my apartment after two weeks.
4. She cheated on the test and somehow ___ it.
5. They don’t earn much, but they manage to ___.
6. I’ll ___ you tomorrow with the details.
7. I really need to ___ for a few days and relax.
8. How are you ___ at your new job?
Part 5 – Personal Practice (writing task)
Answer the following questions in 4–6 sentences each. Use get in at least two sentences of
each answer.
1. What time do you usually get up and get to work?
2. What helps you get along with people at your job or school?
3. Have you ever had trouble getting over something difficult?
4. When do you usually get away for a short holiday or weekend?