MULTI-PART VERBS 2Aim:

to learn some common phrasal (multi-part) verbs with GET

get on with somebody = have a friendly relationship with somebody

get by = manage to continue your way of life

get at somebody = say unkind things to somebody

get down to something = begin doing something seriously

get into = become involved in sth get back = return, usually to your home get to = arrive get round to doing something = find time

to do something

P. 30 EX. 5

1. The Marx family were poor, but they ______.2. I must ______ some revision before my

exams.3. I don’t ______ my brother – we’re always

arguing.4. I must phone my uncle soon. I never seem

to ___ it.5. My mother ___ me if I don’t tidy my room.6. We ____ a conversation about films.

P. 30 EX. 5

1. The Marx family were poor, but they got by.

2. I must get down to some revision before my exams.

3. I don’t get on with my brother – we’re always arguing.

4. I must phone my uncle soon. I never seem to get round to it.

5. My mother gets at me if I don’t tidy my room.

6. We got into a conversation about films.