5 ways to use GET

Native speakers use 'GET' all the time!

This can be really confusing for English learners because there are so many ways to use it.

Below are 5 different ways we use get in everyday speech:

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1.GET = RECEIVE

"Did you get my text?" = Did you receive my text?

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2.GET = BECOME (emotion / physical change)

"He got really annoyed when I was late" = He became really annoyed when I was late

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3.GET = ARRIVE

"What time did you get home last night?" = What time did you arrive home last night?

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4.GET = ACHIEVE POINTS / SCORE

"I got an A in the exam!" = I achieved an A in the exam

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5.GET = BUY

"Could you get some milk on your way home?" = Could you buy some milk on your way home?

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Try practicing with 'GET'. Spin the wheel below, then write a sentence in the comments with 'get' and a phrase from the wheel!

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