Phrasal Verbs with Get (Exercise PDF)
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In this lesson, we will learn phrasal verbs with get. Phrasal verbs are an important part of the English language. You will hear many “phrasal verbs with get” in everyday English conversations. Learning them will add a new level of fluency to your conversations and writing. You can also download a PDF of phrasal verbs with get and exercises below.
Phrasal Verbs with Get
| Phrasal Verb | Meaning | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Get along | Have a good relationship with someone | They get along well with their new neighbors. |
| Get away | Escape or take a break from a situation | I need to get away from work for a few days. |
| Get back | Return to a place or activity | When will you get back from your vacation? |
| Get by | Manage with limited resources | Despite the challenges, they managed to get by. |
| Get down | Depress or write something down | Bad news always gets me down. |
| Get in | Enter a vehicle or a place | Hurry up, we need to get in the car. |
| Get off | Leave a vehicle or a particular place | I got off the bus at the next stop. |
| Get on | Enter a vehicle or start doing something | Let’s get on the train before it leaves. |
| Get out | Leave a place or escape from a situation | We need to get out of here before it gets dark. |
| Get over | Recover from an illness or emotional setback | It took her a while to get over the flu. |
| Get rid of | Remove or dispose of something unwanted | I need to get rid of all this clutter. |
| Get through | Finish something difficult or pass a test | She finally got through the difficult project. |
| Get together | Meet or gather with others | Let’s get together for dinner this weekend. |
| Get up | Rise from a sitting or lying position | I usually get up early on weekends. |
| Get ahead | Make progress or gain an advantage | Working hard helped him get ahead in his career. |
| Get at | Imply or suggest | What are you getting at with all these questions? |
| Get along with | Have a good relationship with someone | He gets along with everyone in the office. |
| Get by | Manage with limited resources | They can get by with just one car. |
| Get down to | Begin doing something seriously or with focus | Let’s get down to work and finish this project. |
| Get off on | Enjoy or find pleasure in something | Some people get off on scaring others. |
Phrasal Verbs with Get Quiz
Here are some exercises using phrasal verbs with “get”:
- She always _______________ well with her classmates.
- He needs to _______________ his old books and make some space.
- When will the repairman _______________ to fix the refrigerator?
- Despite the storm, we managed to _______________ without any major damage.
- Bad weather always _______________ our plans for a picnic.
- The party was so fun; I didn’t want to _______________ early.
- Can you _______________ the lights before leaving the room?
- It’s important to _______________ a good night’s sleep for your health.
- I need to _______________ my car from the repair shop tomorrow.
- She couldn’t _______________ the news of her promotion and celebrated with her team.
Feel free to fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs:
- get along | get rid of | get back | get by | get in the way of
- get away | get to | get enough | get back | get over
Answers:
1.get along 2.get rid of 3.get back 4.get by 5.get in the way of 6.get away 7.get off 8.get enough 9.get back 10.get over
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