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Passive with GET + PAST PARTICIPLES & ADJECTIVES

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When "get" is used with a past participle, it has the same meaning as "become" or "grow."
Some Examples:

If I work for a long time, I get tired.

If I have nothing to do, I get bored.

(In other words, I become tired or I grow tired.)

(In other words, I become bored or I grow bored.)

Passive with GET + PAST PARTICIPLES

1. My boyfriend asked me to marry him. We...

A) got engaged

B) got divorced

C) got done

2. I heard a strange noise last night, and I...

A) got invited

B) got scared

C) got tired

3. After my shower, I...

A) got crowded

B) got lost

C) got dressed

4. I wanted to go to the party, but I didn't...

A) get killed

B) get invited

C) get worried

5. In the freeway accident some people...

A) got crowded

B) got sunburned

C) got hurt

6. Unfortunately, two people...

A) got confused

B) got dressed

C) got killed

7. I thought the book would be dull, but I really...

A) got interested

B) got acquainted C) got tired

8. Jack didn't understand the teacher. He...

A) got crowded

B) got married

C) got confused

9. Our classroom has too many people. The class... A) got drunk

B) got crowded

C) got engaged

10. I can go to the movies after my homework...

B) gets involved

C) gets crowded

A) gets finished

Passive with GET + ADJECTIVES

11. It's late and I haven't eaten dinner yet. I'm...

A) getting hungry

B) getting angry

C) getting dirty

12. When it's late at night, most people...

A) get hungry

B) get sleepy

C) get angry

13. People who drink too much caffeine might...

A) get hot

B) get angry

C) get anxious

14. On a hot day, people...

A) get full

B) get thirsty

C) get busy

15. People who buy a lotto ticket might...

A) get hungry

B) get busy

C) get rich

16. When you eat a big dinner, you...

A) get hungry

B) get old

C) get full

17. It's my birthday today. I'm...

A) getting older

B) getting thirsty

C) getting serious

18. If you spin around fast, you can...

A) get rich

B) get quiet

C) get dizzy

19. When students take a test, they sometimes...

A) get full

B) get anxious

C) get wet

20. When it snows outside, it...

A) gets cold

B) gets warm

C) gets late

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Passive with GET + PAST PARTICIPLES & ADJECTIVES

~ANSWER KEY~

An English-Zone.Com Worksheet

When "get" is used with a past participle, it has the same meaning as "become" or "grow."
Some Examples:

If I work for a long time, I get tired.

If I have nothing to do, I get bored.

(In other words, I become tired or I grow tired.)

(In other words, I become bored or I grow bored.)

Passive with GET + PAST PARTICIPLES

1. My boyfriend asked me to marry him. We...

A) got engaged

B) got divorced

C) got done

2. I heard a strange noise last night, and I...

A) got invited

B) got scared

C) got tired

3. After my shower, I...

A) got crowded

B) got lost

C) got dressed

4. I wanted to go to the party, but I didn't...

A) get killed

B) get invited

C) get worried

5. In the freeway accident some people...

A) got crowded

B) got sunburned

C) got hurt

6. Unfortunately, two people...

A) got confused

B) got dressed

C) got killed

7. I thought the book would be dull, but I really...

A) got interested

B) got acquainted C) got tired

8. Jack didn't understand the teacher. He...

A) got crowded

B) got married

C) got confused

9. Our classroom has too many people. The class... A) got drunk

B) got crowded

C) got engaged

10. I can go to the movies after my homework...

B) gets involved

C) gets crowded

A) gets finished

Passive with GET + ADJECTIVES

11. It's late and I haven't eaten dinner yet. I'm...

A) getting hungry B) getting angry

C) getting dirty

12. When it's late at night, most people...

A) get hungry

B) get sleepy

C) get angry

13. People who drink too much caffeine might...

A) get hot

B) get angry

C) get anxious

14. On a hot day, people...

A) get full

B) get thirsty

C) get busy

15. People who buy a lotto ticket might...

A) get hungry

B) get busy

C) get rich

16. When you eat a big dinner, you...

A) get hungry

B) get old

C) get full

17. It's my birthday today. I'm...

A) getting older

B) getting thirsty

C) getting serious

18. If you spin around fast, you can...

A) get rich

B) get quiet

C) get dizzy

19. When students take a test, they sometimes...

A) get full

B) get anxious

C) get wet

20. When it snows outside, it...

A) gets cold

B) gets warm

C) gets late

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