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Big Meal Scene 2 Language Focus

 

Rob talks to Ashlie about a range of uses of the verb get.

Watch the video and then do the tasks.

Task

Language Task

Which verb can you replace get with to complete the sentences?

Exercise

Task 2

Language Task

Select the answers by deciding when you can use have got instead of have.

Exercise

Task 3

Language Task

Complete the sentences by filling in the gaps with the most appropriate adjectives, you can only use each adjective once.

Exercise

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dejavubmt's picture
Submitted by dejavubmt on 27 November, 2012 - 03:08. Vietnam

i don't know why in question 3 task 2, "had baby" is a thing but i can't use have got? or "had baby" is a action?
:))

farhadwahaj's picture
Submitted by farhadwahaj on 24 September, 2012 - 11:38. Afghanistan

Hi.
I am Farhad from Afghanistan and i want to improve my English as i can and i hope that i will be improve my English in the short time.
Thanks very much indead.

have fun's picture
Submitted by have fun on 6 September, 2012 - 09:55. Egypt

hi there  can you help me please? I do not understand the rule of (have got for things not actions
 

Ade Imanudin's picture
Submitted by Ade Imanudin on 17 July, 2012 - 23:42. Indonesia

Hi I'm from Indonesia
I'm really happy can join with you to learn English
I hope my English will be better in the future.
And for Ashlie you're so beatiful.

kittynme's picture
Submitted by kittynme on 19 February, 2012 - 07:02. Hong Kong

Hi, Adam =)
I was confusing that why using " I've/She's +got" not "I've/She's+ gotten"?????
It's present perfect tense, isn't it??? So why use "got" not "gotten"??
How about "I/She had + got/gotten"?????!!!!!!
Thanks a lot !
Best wishes,
Kitty
 

Stephen Jones's picture
LearnEnglish
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Submitted by Stephen Jones on 26 February, 2012 - 16:59. United Kingdom (Great Britain)

Hello kittynme,
 
Thanks for your question.
 
I think it comes down to personal style. In most grammars, you'll find got and gotten as the past participle forms of get. 
 
In general, the British use got ​whereas the Americans use gotten, ​so it depends on which style you prefer or need to use.
 
Regards,
 
Stephen Jones
The LearnEnglish Team

kittynme's picture
Submitted by kittynme on 3 March, 2012 - 15:46. Hong Kong

Got it !
Thank you so much !! =)
 
Regards,
Kittynme
 
 

jorge4890's picture
Submitted by jorge4890 on 15 February, 2012 - 16:42. Colombia

It' a very useful explanation about the use  of "get"
Thank you very much.

vuadabanh's picture
Submitted by vuadabanh on 27 January, 2012 - 06:07. Vietnam

excuse me .  it's no translation ?  

laolycool's picture
Submitted by laolycool on 14 February, 2012 - 14:19. China

maybe! but if you need help,you can ask for me! It's my pleasure to help you!