Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 15 Answers

Paraphrasing the Word Get (Activity)

Introduction

The verb "get" is one of the most common verbs in the English language. It has a wide range of meanings and can be used in many different contexts. Here are 26 of the most common meanings of the verb "get"

1. To obtain something.
2. To receive something.
3. To acquire something.
4. To come to have something.
5. To cause something to happen.
6. To reach a certain place or state.
7. To become a certain way.
8. To understand something.
9. To remember something.
10. To be able to do something.
11. To be willing to do something.
12. To be obliged to do something.
13. To be in a certain place or state.
14. To have a certain quality or characteristic.
15. To be affected by something.
16. To cause something to affect someone.
17. To make someone do something.
18. To catch something.
19. To hit something.
20. To kill something.
21. To start doing something.
22. To stop doing something.
23. To continue doing something.
24. To finish doing something.
25. To go somewhere.
26. To come from somewhere.

The word GET is one of the most common and versatile words in English. It can have many different meanings and functions depending on the context. However, sometimes it is better to use a more specific or precise word instead of GET. In this activity, you will practice paraphrasing sentences that contain the word GET by replacing it with a more suitable word or phrase.

Activity 1

Instructions:

1. Read each sentence carefully and identify the meaning and function of the word GET in the context.
2. Choose a word or phrase from the list below that can replace GET without changing the meaning of the sentence. You may need to change the form or tense of the word or phrase to fit the sentence.
3. Rewrite the sentence using your chosen word or phrase instead of GET. Make sure the sentence is grammatically correct and clear.
4. Compare your rewritten sentence with the original one and check if they have the same meaning.

Word/Phrase List:

• - receive
• - become
• - fetch
• - buy
• - understand
• - arrive
• - catch
• - earn
• - obtain
• - acquire

Example:

• Original sentence: I got a letter from my friend yesterday.
• Meaning and function of GET: receive something
• Word or phrase to replace GET: receive
• Rewritten sentence: I received a letter from my friend yesterday.

Sentences to paraphrase:

1. She got angry when she saw him with another girl.
2. Can you get some milk on your way home?
3. I don't get what he is trying to say.
4. He got to the airport just in time for his flight.
5. She got a cold after walking in the rain.
6. He got a promotion for his hard work.
7. How did you get that scar on your arm?
8. I need to get a new passport before I travel.
9. She got a lot of compliments on her dress.
10. He got caught stealing from the store.

Activity 2

Materials:

• A list of sentences that contain the verb "get"
• Paper and pencils

Procedure:

1. Divide the class into pairs.
2. Give each pair a list of sentences that contain the verb "get."
3. Have each pair paraphrase each sentence.
4. Have each pair share their paraphrases with the class.
5. Discuss the different ways that the verb "get" can be paraphrased.

Extension:

• Have students create their own sentences that contain the verb "get."
• Have students write a paragraph about a time when they used the verb "get" in a different way than usual.

Assessment:

• Observe students as they paraphrase the sentences.
• Collect students' paraphrases and assess them for accuracy and fluency.

Differentiation:

• For students who need more support, provide them with a list of synonyms for the verb "get."
• For students who are ready for a challenge, have them paraphrase the sentences in a different tense or voice.