PHRASAL VERBS WITH GET — EXERCISE 2 (ESL)
level: Advanced (C1/C2)
This second get phrasal verbs exercise covers a different set of combinations from exercise 1, including several more idiomatic and less predictable uses — among them three-word combinations and figurative meanings. Definitions are provided in brackets throughout to help you understand the intended meaning.
ABOUT PHRASAL VERBS WITH GET (part 2)
This second exercise covers a different set of get phrasal verbs — ones that tend to be slightly more idiomatic and less predictable than those in part 1. Several involve the idea of movement or transition, while others deal with communication, avoidance, and progress.
A few combinations are particularly worth noting. Get back to someone means to reply or follow up with them — quite different from simply returning. Get out of something means to avoid a responsibility or obligation. Get around to means to finally do something you had been putting off.
At C1/C2 level, the challenge is that many get combinations can shift meaning depending on context, so reading the whole sentence carefully before choosing is essential.
This second exercise covers a different set of get phrasal verbs — ones that tend to be slightly more idiomatic and less predictable than those in part 1. Several involve the idea of movement or transition, while others deal with communication, avoidance, and progress.
A few combinations are particularly worth noting. Get back to someone means to reply or follow up with them — quite different from simply returning. Get out of something means to avoid a responsibility or obligation. Get around to means to finally do something you had been putting off.
At C1/C2 level, the challenge is that many get combinations can shift meaning depending on context, so reading the whole sentence carefully before choosing is essential.
Choose the correct preposition to complete each of the following sentences.
1. I've tried to make her realize that she's wrong, but I can't ________ to her. ( = convince her)
Correct answer: get across
2. You can't ________ ( = avoid) taking this test.
Correct answer: get around
3. Have all the passengers ________ ( = disembarked) the train yet?
Correct answer: gotten off
4. Fiona ________ the bus. ( = boarded the bus)
Correct answer: got on
5. Fiona ________ the car and started driving towards Tucson.
Correct answer: got in
6. The workers ________ ( = supported, began to support) Larry in his quest to obtain more benefits.
Correct answer: got behind
7. What are you ________? = What are you trying to say?
Correct answer: getting at
8. I haven't ________ donating my car to charity yet. ( = I haven't had a chance to donate my car to charity yet)
Correct answer: gotten around to
9. We didn't ________ ( = arrive) until 3:00 AM last night.
Correct answer: get in
10. They ________. ( = escaped)
Correct answer: got away
TRY ALL OF OUR PHRASAL VERB EXERCISES:
Phrasal verbs (mixed) 1 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs (mixed) 2 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs (to break +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to call +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to come +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to go +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to make +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to pull +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to put +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to run +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to stand +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to take +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to turn +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to get +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to get +) 2 (C1/C2)
Transitive/intransitive phrasal verbs 1 (I)
Separable/inseparable phrasal verbs 1 (I/A)
Separable/inseparable phrasal verbs 2 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs list — the most common phrasal verbs in everyday English
Phrasal verbs (mixed) 1 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs (mixed) 2 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs (to break +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to call +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to come +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to go +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to make +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to pull +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to put +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to run +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to stand +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to take +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to turn +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to get +) 1 (C1/C2)
Phrasal verbs (to get +) 2 (C1/C2)
Transitive/intransitive phrasal verbs 1 (I)
Separable/inseparable phrasal verbs 1 (I/A)
Separable/inseparable phrasal verbs 2 (I/A)
Phrasal verbs list — the most common phrasal verbs in everyday English
