After six months of physiotherapy, she finally her knee injury.
Tip: 'Get over' means to recover from something difficult — an illness, injury, bad experience, or fear. Synonym: recover from. 'She got over her injury' = she fully recovered.
Question 2 of 15
I've been trying to call the office all morning but I can't to anyone.
Tip: 'Get through' to someone means to successfully reach them by phone or communication. 'I can't get through' = the call isn't connecting or no one is answering. Also means to reach someone emotionally.
Question 3 of 15
What does 'get by' mean in this sentence: 'My Spanish isn't great, but I get by'?
Tip: 'Get by' means to manage or survive despite limited resources, skills, or money. 'I get by with my Spanish' = it's not perfect, but it's enough to manage in most situations.
Question 4 of 15
The children well with their new stepmother from the very first week.
Tip: 'Get along (with)' means to have a friendly relationship with someone. Synonym (British English): 'get on with'. 'They got along well' = they had a positive relationship.
Question 5 of 15
He his wallet on the bus and had to walk home.
Tip: Trick question! None of the 'get' phrasal verbs correctly fills this gap. 'Left' (past simple of 'leave') is the right answer. Knowing what phrasal verbs DON'T mean is equally important.
Question 6 of 15
She jazz music completely after visiting New Orleans.
Tip: 'Get into' means to become interested in or enthusiastic about something. 'She got into jazz' = she developed a passion for it. Also means to enter a vehicle or place.
Question 7 of 15
Which sentence uses a phrasal verb with 'get' correctly?
Tip: 'Get rid of' = to remove or eliminate something unwanted. Options A, B, and C all use the wrong particle for the intended meaning. 'Got over the train' should be 'got on the train'; 'got up the mountain' should be 'climbed the mountain'.
Question 8 of 15
The thieves managed to before the police surrounded the building.
Tip: 'Get away' means to escape or leave quickly, especially from a dangerous or problematic situation. Synonym: escape, flee. Note: 'get away with' adds the idea of avoiding punishment afterward.
Question 9 of 15
My grandfather smoking after his heart attack.
Tip: 'Get rid of' means to eliminate or stop having something you don't want. 'He got rid of smoking' = he quit permanently. Common uses: get rid of a habit, a cold, old furniture, a pest.
Question 10 of 15
The new manager is really difficult to because she never listens to suggestions.
Tip: 'Get on with' (British English) = 'get along with' (American English). Both mean to have a positive working relationship. 'Difficult to get on with' = hard to work with or be around.
Question 11 of 15
What does 'get ahead' most likely mean in a business context?
Tip: 'Get ahead' means to make progress or advance, particularly in a career or competitive situation. 'She worked hard to get ahead in the company' = to reach a better position.
Question 12 of 15
I don't know how he _____ _____ cheating on every single test.
Tip: 'Get away with' means to do something wrong without being caught or punished. It always implies an unethical act that went unpunished. Structure: 'get away with + noun/gerund'.
Question 13 of 15
She the train at the wrong stop and ended up in the suburbs.
Tip: 'Get off' means to exit a bus, train, or plane. Its opposite is 'get on'. For cars and taxis, use 'get out of' instead. 'She got off at the wrong stop' = she exited too early.
Question 14 of 15
It took me almost two weeks to that terrible cold.
Tip: 'Get over' an illness means to recover from it. Synonym: recover from, shake off. 'It took two weeks to get over the cold' = two weeks until I felt healthy again.
Question 15 of 15
How do people in such an expensive city on a minimum wage?
Tip: 'Get by' means to survive or manage financially despite limited resources. 'How do they get by?' = how do they manage to afford basic needs? Common synonyms: make ends meet, survive.
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B2 Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal Verbs with GET Quiz (B2)
Phrasal verbs with 'get' are everywhere in natural English. This quiz tests your knowledge of 10 essential ones — from casual conversation to professional contexts.
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About this quiz
Phrasal verbs are combinations of a verb and one or two particles (prepositions or adverbs) that together create a new meaning. 'Get' is one of the most productive verbs in English — it combines with dozens of particles to create distinct meanings.
Some 'get' phrasal verbs are separable (you can put the object between the verb and particle: 'get it over with'), while others are inseparable ('get along with' — you can't split this). Understanding which is which helps you speak naturally.
Many 'get' phrasal verbs have both literal and idiomatic uses: 'get over a wall' (literal: climb over) vs. 'get over a breakup' (idiomatic: recover emotionally). In this B2 quiz, we focus on idiomatic uses that appear in everyday conversations and professional contexts.
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