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Sure! Let’s solve the phrasal verb exercise using the words: along, over, down, over with, across — as instructed.
The image gives us meanings for each phrasal verb with “get”:
- get along = be friends
- get over = recover
- get down = become sad
- get over with = finish
- get across = be understood
Now let’s complete each sentence with the correct phrasal verb.
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1. My parents and I get _along_ well.
→ *Meaning: We have a good relationship / are friends.* ✔️
2. I got _down_ when I got a bad mark.
→ *Meaning: I became sad because of the bad grade.* ✔️
3. Let’s get this task _over with_. I’m tired.
→ *Meaning: Let’s finish it quickly because I’m exhausted.* ✔️
4. Lionel Messi got _over_ his injury.
→ *Meaning: He recovered from his injury.* ✔️
5. I am trying to get _across_ my idea, but you don’t understand me.
→ *Meaning: I’m trying to make my idea understood by you.* ✔️
6. Her boyfriend left her and she can’t get _over_ it.
→ *Meaning: She hasn’t emotionally recovered from the breakup.* ✔️
7. His brother got _over_ a serious illness three years ago.
→ *Meaning: He recovered from the illness.* ✔️
*(Note: Could also be "got over with" if we think of the illness as an event, but “got over” is more natural for recovery from illness.)*
8. Autumn always gets me _down_.
→ *Meaning: Autumn makes me feel sad (seasonal mood change).* ✔️
9. Finally I have got my homework _over with_.
→ *Meaning: I finished my homework.* ✔️
10. I have always got _along_ with girls.
→ *Meaning: I’ve always had good relationships/friendships with girls.* ✔️
11. My friend usually can’t get his jokes _across_.
→ *Meaning: People don’t understand his jokes.* ✔️
12. It took me two weeks to get _over_ this terrible flu.
→ *Meaning: I recovered from the flu after two weeks.* ✔️
13. I have never got _along_ with my sister.
→ *Meaning: We’ve never been friends or gotten along well.* ✔️
14. What message are you trying to get _across_?
→ *Meaning: What are you trying to communicate/make understood?* ✔️
15. Do Alice and Michael get _along_?
→ *Meaning: Are they friends? Do they have a good relationship?* ✔️
16. The players will never be able to get _over_ their loss in the final.
→ *Meaning: They won’t emotionally recover from losing the big game.* ✔️
17. If we get the grammar test _over with_, the rest will be easy.
→ *Meaning: Once we finish the grammar test, the other parts will be simple.* ✔️
18. My dog died and it really got me _down_.
→ *Meaning: I became very sad because of my dog’s death.* ✔️
19. I tried to get _across_ my plans, but they didn’t agree with me.
→ *Meaning: I tried to explain my plans so others would understand them.* ✔️
20. I like you, I am sure we will get _along_.
→ *Meaning: I believe we’ll be friends / have a good relationship.* ✔️
21. Congratulations! You have got this exercise _over with_!
→ *Meaning: You’ve successfully finished the exercise!* ✔️
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1. along
2. down
3. over with
4. over
5. across
6. over
7. over
8. down
9. over with
10. along
11. across
12. over
13. along
14. across
15. along
16. over
17. over with
18. down
19. across
20. along
21. over with
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✔ All sentences are now correctly completed using the appropriate phrasal verbs based on context and meaning.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these phrasal verbs!
The image gives us meanings for each phrasal verb with “get”:
- get along = be friends
- get over = recover
- get down = become sad
- get over with = finish
- get across = be understood
Now let’s complete each sentence with the correct phrasal verb.
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✔ Completed Sentences with Explanations:
1. My parents and I get _along_ well.
→ *Meaning: We have a good relationship / are friends.* ✔️
2. I got _down_ when I got a bad mark.
→ *Meaning: I became sad because of the bad grade.* ✔️
3. Let’s get this task _over with_. I’m tired.
→ *Meaning: Let’s finish it quickly because I’m exhausted.* ✔️
4. Lionel Messi got _over_ his injury.
→ *Meaning: He recovered from his injury.* ✔️
5. I am trying to get _across_ my idea, but you don’t understand me.
→ *Meaning: I’m trying to make my idea understood by you.* ✔️
6. Her boyfriend left her and she can’t get _over_ it.
→ *Meaning: She hasn’t emotionally recovered from the breakup.* ✔️
7. His brother got _over_ a serious illness three years ago.
→ *Meaning: He recovered from the illness.* ✔️
*(Note: Could also be "got over with" if we think of the illness as an event, but “got over” is more natural for recovery from illness.)*
8. Autumn always gets me _down_.
→ *Meaning: Autumn makes me feel sad (seasonal mood change).* ✔️
9. Finally I have got my homework _over with_.
→ *Meaning: I finished my homework.* ✔️
10. I have always got _along_ with girls.
→ *Meaning: I’ve always had good relationships/friendships with girls.* ✔️
11. My friend usually can’t get his jokes _across_.
→ *Meaning: People don’t understand his jokes.* ✔️
12. It took me two weeks to get _over_ this terrible flu.
→ *Meaning: I recovered from the flu after two weeks.* ✔️
13. I have never got _along_ with my sister.
→ *Meaning: We’ve never been friends or gotten along well.* ✔️
14. What message are you trying to get _across_?
→ *Meaning: What are you trying to communicate/make understood?* ✔️
15. Do Alice and Michael get _along_?
→ *Meaning: Are they friends? Do they have a good relationship?* ✔️
16. The players will never be able to get _over_ their loss in the final.
→ *Meaning: They won’t emotionally recover from losing the big game.* ✔️
17. If we get the grammar test _over with_, the rest will be easy.
→ *Meaning: Once we finish the grammar test, the other parts will be simple.* ✔️
18. My dog died and it really got me _down_.
→ *Meaning: I became very sad because of my dog’s death.* ✔️
19. I tried to get _across_ my plans, but they didn’t agree with me.
→ *Meaning: I tried to explain my plans so others would understand them.* ✔️
20. I like you, I am sure we will get _along_.
→ *Meaning: I believe we’ll be friends / have a good relationship.* ✔️
21. Congratulations! You have got this exercise _over with_!
→ *Meaning: You’ve successfully finished the exercise!* ✔️
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📝 Final Answer Key (for quick reference):
1. along
2. down
3. over with
4. over
5. across
6. over
7. over
8. down
9. over with
10. along
11. across
12. over
13. along
14. across
15. along
16. over
17. over with
18. down
19. across
20. along
21. over with
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✔ All sentences are now correctly completed using the appropriate phrasal verbs based on context and meaning.
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these phrasal verbs!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of get worksheet.
