Do you get it? Test your knowledge of the word ‘get’.

Last week we looked at all of the possible meanings of the word ‘get’. But, did you get them all? Check how many of the meanings you are comfortable with, with this quick test.

Fill in the gaps to make sentences using ‘get’. To help, a synonymous sentence is in blue.

1. Did ______________ work on time? Did you arrive at work on time?
2. Andy was happy because ____________ place at Manchester University. Andy was happy because he received a place at Manchester University.
3. Mrs. Brown _________ new pair of shoes from the mall. Mrs. Brown bought a new pair of shoes from the mall.
4. “I think_______ …. my trousers don’t fit me any more!” “I think I’m becoming fat….. my trousers don’t fit me any more!”
   
5. “If you are always late for work, ______________”. If you are always late for work, you might lose your job!”
6. ” I ____________ this report, did you?” ” I didn’t understand this report, did you?”
7. It is recommended that you ______________ tofu if it has been open for 5 days. It is recommended that you throw away tofu if it has been open for 5 days.
8. “What _____________ you?” “Can I buy you a drink?”
9. Morris always ____________ 6 am. Morris always arises at 6 am.
10. I normally _____________ at Hyde Park, and walk to the office from there. I normally descend from the bus at Hyde Park, and walk to the office from there.
11. “I wish the politicians would _____________ the things they say they will do.” “I wish the politicians would just advance with the things they say they will do.”
12. “What do you think the children _____________ when we aren’t looking?” “What do you think the children secretly do when we aren’t looking?”
13. “I am trying to __________ having to go to that meeting on Friday.” “I am trying to avoid having to go that meeting on Friday.”
14. It took Brian many years _________ his father’s death. It took Brian many years to emotionally recover after his father’s death.
15. It seems like Arthur and Jess are ______________ ! It seems like Arthur and Jess are being friendly with each other!

Answers

1. Did you get to work on time? Did you arrive at work on time?
2. Andy was happy because he got a place at Manchester University. Andy was happy because he received a place at Manchester University.
3. Mrs. Brown got a new pair of shoes from the mall. Mrs. Brown bought a new pair of shoes from the mall.
4. “I think I’m getting fat …. my trousers don’t fit me any more!” “I think I’m becoming fat….. my trousers don’t fit me any more!”
5. “If you are always late for work, you might get fired!“. If you are always late for work, you might lose your job!”
6. ” I didn’t get this report, did you?” ” I didn’t understand this report, did you?”
7. It is recommended that you get rid of tofu if it has been open for 5 days. It is recommended that you throw away tofu if it has been open for 5 days.
8. “What can I get you?” “Can I buy you a drink?”
9. Morris always gets up 6 am. Morris always arises at 6 am.
10. I normally get off the bus at Hyde Park, and walk to the office from there. I normally descend from the bus at Hyde Park, and walk to the office from there.
11. “I wish the politicians would get on with the things they say they will do.” “I wish the politicians would just advance with the things they say they will do.”
12. “What do you think the children get up to when we aren’t looking?” “What do you think the children secretly do when we aren’t looking?”
13. “I am trying to get out of having to go to that meeting on Friday.” “I am trying to avoid having to go that meeting on Friday.” (or get around)
14. It took Brian many years to get over his father’s death. It took Brian many years to emotionally recover after his father’s death.
15. It seems like Arthur and Jess are getting along well! It seems like Arthur and Jess are being friendly with each other!

How many did you get right out of 15? Are there any uses of ‘get’ which you still don’t understand? Or can you think of a form of ‘get’ that we haven’t mentioned here? Let us know in the comments section below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible!