Quiz on "Get"

Fill in the blank with the appropriate form of "get":

She ____________ a new job last week.

• got

• gets

• gotten

• getting

Choose the correct meaning of "get" in the following sentence:

"I need to get some milk from the store."

• Understand

• Obtain

• Arrive

• Become

How would you say 'I need to get some groceries' in the present continuous tense?

• I will get some groceries.

• I am getting some groceries.

• I am going to get some groceries.

• I have gotten some groceries.

Explain the difference between 'get' and 'obtain'.

• In summary, 'get' is informal, while 'obtain' is formal.

• Get is formal, while obtain is informal.

• Get is used in writing, while obtain is used in speaking.

• Get is synonymous with acquire, while obtain is synonymous with receive.

Identify the sentence that uses "get" to indicate receiving something:

• "I usually get home around 6 PM."

• "We get along very well with our neighbors."

• "She gets her paycheck every two weeks."

• "They got married last summer."

What is the meaning of 'get along'?

• To have a harmonious or friendly relationship with someone.

• To cook a meal

• To have a pet

• To be in a rush

Choose the sentence where "get" is used to mean "to arrive":

• "I can't get this jar open."

• "When will you get to the party?"

• "He gets good grades in school."

• "Let's get some rest before we leave."

Select the sentence where "get" expresses a change of state:

• "I got the answer right on the first try."

• "The children are getting older so fast."

• "Let's get a pizza for dinner."

• "She gets along well with her classmates."

Discuss the various meanings of 'get' in English.

• Sleeping

• Acquiring, understanding, becoming, arriving, and more.

• Eating

• Running

Choose the sentence where "get" is used to mean "to cause to become or to cause to do something":

• "I need to get my car fixed."

• "The teacher got the students to participate in the project."

• "She gets along well with her coworkers."