Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
last testament listing inheritors of a dying person's property
preface
will
surprise
qualification
full quiz correct answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   Album   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

What are the meanings of these phrasal verbs with 'get'?



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests)
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'check in'? | What are synonyms to 'quiet'?
listening exercisestell a friend
Message
Author
What are the meanings of these phrasal verbs with 'get'? #1 (permalink) Mon Jan 15, 2007 2:16 am   What are the meanings of these phrasal verbs with 'get'?
 

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #235 "Phrasal Verbs and Traveling", question 3

Sally is wondering what time her husband's plane .......... The plane was delayed in Colorado due to a blizzard.

(a) gets up
(b) gets in
(c) get away
(d) get on

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #235 "Phrasal Verbs and Traveling", answer 3

Sally is wondering what time her husband's plane gets in. The plane was delayed in Colorado due to a blizzard.

Correct answer: (b) gets in
_________________________

I need an explanation!

ingolf
ingolf
Guest





What are the meanings of these phrasal verbs with 'get'? #2 (permalink) Mon Jan 15, 2007 6:56 am   What are the meanings of these phrasal verbs with 'get'?
 

.
Get in = arrive.

Get up = arise
Get away = escape
Get on = progress; board; relate socially

Get in is the appropriate choice for the test sentence.
.
_________________
Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's
Mister Micawber
Language Coach


Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 13015

In this story you'll learn how to use the English articlesEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsAre you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!Sign up for FREE and explore English! Click to subscribe to email English course
Display posts from previous:   
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb 'check in'? | What are synonyms to 'quiet'?
ESL Forum | English Teacher Explanations (ESL Tests) All times are GMT + 1 Hour
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
meaning of 'roots in the country'phrasal verb breakIdiom "used a four letter word"meaning of "an experienced person"meaning of expression "way before"'Absolutely perfect': Is it oral English or for emphasis?Why does the idiom 'no time to lose' not mean to 'procrastinate'?Explanation: I really must write that lettermeaning of interfacing, insertion, intercalationIs superfluous a noun?assist vs. devoteWho was Desdemona?"get away" vs "get off/get in"

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course
First name E-mail