Explanations of several “make” phrasal verbs, with a printable worksheet.
“Get” Phrasal Verbs (3) ‐ Worksheet
Here are some more phrasal verbs that use the word “get.”
get it / get (something): to understand the meaning of something (usually a joke or a story)- I told Max a joke, but he didn’t laugh because he didn’t get it.
- Chris thinks he’s going to be a professional basketball player, but I told him to get real because he’s too short.
- You need to get with it and finish your homework before the bell rings.
- My mother wanted me to clean my room, but I got out of it because I told her I had a headache!
- Dana broke up with her boyfriend 6 months ago, and she’s still said. She really needs to get over it.
- I can get by on 20 dollars a week.
- I asked my boss to give me a raise. I told her that I can’t get by on my current salary.
- Stop chewing with your mouth open! You’re getting on my nerves!
“Get” Phrasal Verbs (3) ‐ Worksheet
Fill in the blanks to complete the “get” phrasal verbs below.
- Aaron was very sick last month, and he still hasn’t __________ __________ it.
- The teacher taught us a new vocabulary word today, but I didn’t ___________ _______ because she didn’t explain the meaning well.
- _________ __________! You’ll never be a famous singer. You have a terrible voice!
- You have to take the test next week! You can’t _________ _______ _____ it! If you don’t __________ ______ ______ and start studying, you’ll never get into a good school!
- Many homeless people don’t have enough money to __________ ______, so I try to give them a little money when I can.
