{"id":72298,"date":"2019-09-19T09:14:55","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T09:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/?p=72298"},"modified":"2019-09-19T09:19:51","modified_gmt":"2019-09-19T09:19:51","slug":"using-get","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/perfectyourenglish.com\/blog\/using-get\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Get"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Get <\/b>is a common word in English. Its meaning depends on the kind of word that comes after it.<\/p>\n

Get + noun\/pronoun<\/h3>\n<\/section>\n
When get is followed by a direct object, it usually means receive<\/i>, fetch<\/i>, obtain<\/i>, earn<\/i> or something similar.<\/p>\n
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  • I have got an invitation <\/b>to their party.<\/li>\n
  • I will buy a car if I get my rise. <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Get <\/b>can have two objects.<\/p>\n

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    • Can you get me a coffee? <\/b><\/li>\n
    • Let me get you a drink. <\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Get + adjective<\/h3>\n

      When get <\/b>is followed by an adjective, it usually means become<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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      • Get ready <\/b>to leave in five seconds.<\/li>\n
      • When I get nervous<\/b>, I get angry<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        The structure get + object + adjective is also possible. It usually describes situations where we want someone else to do something for us.<\/p>\n

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        • Can you get the children ready <\/b>for school?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Get + adverb particle\/preposition<\/h3>\n

          Before an adverb particle or a preposition, get <\/b>almost always refers to a movement of some kind.<\/p>\n

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          • I often get up <\/b>at seven o\u2019 clock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            With an object, the structure usually means make somebody or something move<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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            • Can you get the children to bed? <\/b><\/li>\n
            • I have got the doctor to call <\/b>tomorrow.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Get + Past Participle<\/h3>\n

              Get can be used with a past participle. This structure is often used to talk about things that we do to ourselves<\/i>. Common expressions are get married, get divorced, get engaged, get lost, get dressed etc.<\/p>\n

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              • They are getting married <\/b>in May.<\/li>\n
              • I never get interviewed. <\/b><\/li>\n
              • Get dressed <\/b>in five minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                The structure get + object + past participle <\/b>often has a passive meaning. It usually means arrange for something to be done by somebody else<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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                • We are getting the house painted. <\/b><\/li>\n
                • I must get my hair cut. <\/b><\/li>\n
                • We must get the roof repaired <\/b>before monsoon sets in.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  This structure may also describe situations where something is done to us.<\/p>\n

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                  • I got my car stolen <\/b>last night.<\/li>\n
                  • They got their roof blown off <\/b>in the storm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    With a time expression, this structure refers to the completion of an activity.<\/p>\n

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                    • You must get the job done <\/b>before lunchtime.<\/li>\n
                    • Get those orders placed <\/b>as soon as possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      Get<\/b> can be followed by adjectives and past participles.<\/p>\n

                      Get + adjective<\/h3>\n

                      Get<\/b> can be followed by an adjective. In this case, it means become<\/i>.<\/p>\n

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                      • He doesn\u2019t need a reason to get angry<\/b>.<\/li>\n
                      • As we get older<\/b>, we get wiser<\/b>.<\/li>\n
                      • I am getting cold<\/b>.<\/li>\n
                      • Nobody wants to get old<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Get + object + adjective<\/h3>\n

                        The structure get + object + adjective<\/b> means make something\/somebody become<\/i>.<\/p>\n

                          \n
                        • I must get the kids ready<\/b> for school.<\/li>\n
                        • We must get the house clean<\/b> before the guests arrive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                          Get + past participle<\/h3>\n

                          This structure is used to talk about the things we do to ourselves.<\/p>\n

                            \n
                          • They are getting married<\/b> in May.<\/li>\n
                          • She takes hours to get dressed<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                            Get + object + past participle<\/h3>\n

                            Sometimes we arrange for something to be done by somebody else. The structure get + object + past participle<\/b> can be used to express this idea.<\/p>\n

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                            • He knows how to get things done<\/b>.<\/li>\n
                            • You must get that car repaired<\/b>.<\/li>\n
                            • She must get that tooth extracted<\/b>.<\/li>\n
                            • You must get him suspended<\/b>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                              This structure can also be used to talk about things (often unwanted) that happen to us.<\/p>\n

                                \n
                              • I got my bike stolen<\/b> last week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                Get with infinitives and ing forms<\/h3>\n
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                                Get<\/b> can be followed by an -ing form<\/b>. Common expressions are: get going and get moving<\/p>\n
                                  \n
                                • Let\u2019s get going.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                  The structure get + object + -ing form<\/b> means make somebody or something start doing something<\/i>.<\/p>\n

                                    \n
                                  • Don\u2019t get her talking<\/b> about her problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                    Get<\/b> can also be followed by an infinitive. This structure means manage or have an opportunity<\/i>.<\/p>\n

                                      \n
                                    • When will I get to see<\/b> you again? (= When will I get an opportunity to see you again?)<\/li>\n
                                    • I didn\u2019t get to see<\/b> him – he had left before I arrived. (= I didn\u2019t manage to see him.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                      The structure get to be<\/b> means become<\/i>.<\/p>\n

                                        \n
                                      • Cathy is getting to be<\/b> a lovely girl. (= Cathy is becoming a lovely girl.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                        The structure get + object + infinitive<\/b> means make somebody\/something do something<\/i>.<\/p>\n

                                          \n
                                        • See if you can get her to sign<\/b> that paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                                          Get<\/b> is one of the most common words in English and is used in many different ways. It is not considered appropriate in a very formal style when you are expected to use more precise vocabulary. However, get<\/b> is correct and natural in most forms of speech and informal or semi-formal writing.<\/p>\n

                                          Get + noun \/ pronoun<\/h3>\n

                                          Get<\/b> can be followed by a noun or a pronoun. In this case, get <\/b>means receive, fetch, earn, obtain catch<\/i> or something similar.<\/p>\n

                                            \n
                                          • I got<\/b> a call from James yesterday. (= I received a call from James yesterday.)<\/li>\n
                                          • I have got <\/b>your letter.<\/li>\n
                                          • Will you get<\/b> the kids from school? (= Will you fetch the kids from school?)<\/li>\n
                                          • He gets<\/b> $300 a month. (= He earns $300 a month.)<\/li>\n
                                          • Can you come and get<\/b> me from the airport?<\/li>\n
                                          • Whenever I listen to loud music, I get<\/b> a headache.<\/li>\n
                                          • I am getting <\/b>a toothache.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                            Get<\/b> can be followed by two objects – a direct object and an indirect object.<\/p>\n

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                                            • OK. I will get you a drink<\/b>. (Indirect object – you; direct object – a drink)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                              Get<\/b> can mean understand<\/i>.<\/p>\n

                                                \n
                                              • Did you get<\/b> me? (= Did you understand what I said?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                                                Get <\/b>can also mean punish<\/i>.<\/p>\n

                                                  \n
                                                • The taxmen will get<\/b> you in the end.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
                                                  Notes<\/h5>\n

                                                  In American English, the past participle form of get<\/b> is gotten<\/b>, except in the structure have got.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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