Homework on the verb get

1Meaning in context

Match each sentence with a meaning. Write A–G. Use each letter once.

A arriveB bringC receiveD obtain or succeed in havingE becomeF take transportG buy

1. 1.

   I got a letter from my aunt this morning.

2. 2.

   Dan got these shoes in the sale for £20.

3. 3.

   The keys are upstairs. Can you get them for me?

4. 4.

   We got a train because the journey was too long to walk.

5. 5.

   The children got sleepy after the film.

6. 6.

   We got to the swimming pool at half past three.

7. 7.

   After three interviews, Eva finally got the job.

2The correct form

Complete each gap with get, gets, got or getting.

1. 1.

   My dad usually the train to work.

2. 2.

   Last Tuesday, I a new phone.

3. 3.

   Be quiet! The baby is tired.

4. 4.

   Did you a reply from the teacher?

5. 5.

   We did not any tomatoes at the supermarket.

6. 6.

   I always dressed before breakfast.

7. 7.

   What time does your brother home?

8. 8.

   They married in 2018.

3Correct or incorrect

Two sentences are correct. Write Correct or rewrite the whole sentence.

1. 1.

   What time did you got here?

   Es correcta Tiene un error

   Sin el error:
2. 2.

   We got to the restaurant before seven.

   Es correcta Tiene un error

   Sin el error:
3. 3.

   My cousin get nervous before every test.

   Es correcta Tiene un error

   Sin el error:
4. 4.

   I am getting better every day.

   Es correcta Tiene un error

   Sin el error:
5. 5.

   Please text me when you get to there.

   Es correcta Tiene un error

   Sin el error:
6. 6.

   She did not got my email.

   Es correcta Tiene un error

   Sin el error:

4The same meaning

Rewrite each sentence using get or got. Keep the original meaning and tense.

1. 1.

   We arrived at the library at nine.

2. 2.

   I received a parcel on Monday.

3. 3.

   Could you bring me a clean glass?

4. 4.

   He became hungry after swimming.

5. 5.

   We bought some flowers for our neighbour.

6. 6.

   I took a bus to the sports centre.

5Everyday expressions

Complete each gap with an expression from the list below. Use each one once.

got dressedgot lostgot togot tiredgot marriedgetting better

1. 1.

   I was in my pyjamas, so I went upstairs and .

2. 2.

   We could not find our hotel. We in the city centre.

3. 3.

   An hour later, we finally our hotel.

4. 4.

   I after walking all afternoon, so I sat down.

5. 5.

   My uncle and his partner last summer.

6. 6.

   I had a cold last week, but now I am .

6Get in your life

Write 60–80 words about a day out, a celebration or a busy day. You can invent the details.

1. 1.

   Use at least five different expressions with get. Include an arrival, a change in how you felt, and receiving or buying something. Underline your get expressions.Ideas: get a present, get a message, get a taxi, get excited, get hungry, get home.Before you finish: check get after did and did not. Check to with places.Remember: get home, get here and get there.

   Nota: Consigna sin número de ítem en el original; se usa 1 para identificar el campo.