Explanations of several “make” phrasal verbs, with a printable worksheet.
There are many phrasal verbs that begin with the word “get.” In this section, you will learn many of these.
“Get” Phrasal Verbs (1) ‐ Definitions
get on: to enter (a train, bus, motorcycle)
- Hurry and get on the train! It’s leaving soon!
get off: to exit (a train, bus, motorcycle)
- We need to get off the bus at the next stop.
get in (get into): to enter (a car, the ocean)
- She can’t get in the taxi because there’s not enough room.
get out of: to exit (a car, the ocean); to leave
- It’s starting to rain, so we should get out of the swimming pool.
get back (from): to return from a place
- My aunt will get back from her vacation tonight.
get up: to rise/stand; to wake up
- You look tired! What time did you get up this morning?
get along (with): to have a good relationship with someone
- I don’t get along with Dave. He always picks on me.
get together (with): to meet with
- Let’s get together with Brenda this weekend! She’s a lot of fun!
“Get” Phrasal Verbs (1) ‐ Worksheet
Fill in the blanks to complete the “get” phrasal verbs below:
1. I haven’t seen James for a long time, so I’m going to __________ _____________ with him
this weekend.
2. I _________ __________ the bus near my house, and I _________ ___________ at school.
3. When will Nelly __________ __________ from her vacation in Mexico?
4. I don’t think that all four people can __________ __________ the taxi.
5. I didn’t invite Mary to the party because she doesn’t __________ ____________ with
some of my other friends.
6. I __________ _________ late today so I was late to class.
7. If you can’t swim, you should __________ __________ of the swimming pool!
