The Passive with GET - When and How to Use It - English Grammar

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  • @mfarooq1981
    @mfarooq1981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I came to this country like 10 years ago, I always got confused hearing got past participle by American in spoken and in informal settings. It's been much clear now. Thank you dear teacher! Gold bless you!

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad it's easier now to understand. Kind wishes to you!

  • @estermella_
    @estermella_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Jennifer, greetings from Indonesia

  • @Galenus1234
    @Galenus1234 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    "The passive with 'get' is mainly used for bad luck."
    *seconds later*
    Example: "Emma got married."

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's just the start of a new state:
      get married, get divorced, get elected, get promoted, etc.

  • @priscatvilfort7809
    @priscatvilfort7809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thank you for this lesson dear teacher. I pay you my compliments for your stunning voice.

  • @federicapaesano
    @federicapaesano 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you teacher , yes sometimes I get tired after a big meal and usually I take a long walk bye

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like a good walk after a big meal, too. Thanks for sharing your answer.

  • @fongbeng9072
    @fongbeng9072 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Teacher Jennifer,would you mind guiding me in these two nouns?
    1) The closing of the barber shop caused us inconvenience.
    2) The closure of the barber shop caused us inconvenience.

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi. Learner's dictionaries will give some guidance through examples.
      Additional links to check out:
      grammarist.com/usage/closer-vs-closure/
      Google: Do a search and you'll see "closing(s)" used very often in the context of schools (i.e., school closings). However, it seems the word "closure(s)" is used more in the context of businesses.
      Personally, I'd word your idea less formally: The barber shop closes, and it was a real inconvenience.
      Please consider joining me on Patreon. We have at least two live sessions a month. There's time for Q&A. May 1 is a great time to join. www.patreon.com/englishwithjennifer

  • @asholly7886
    @asholly7886 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got invited to a conference where I was exposed to different technological skills. I get excited when I discover new knowledge needed for my professional growth.

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I like attending conferences, too. Good example. :)
      Thank you for being a member. Remember to visit the community tab for my practice tasks. I post on Mondays and Wednesdays.

  • @hilalahmad7286
    @hilalahmad7286 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I never get tired of grammar.
    Anyway, thanks for this nice short video.
    Last time I got invited to was my cousin's wedding. It was delightful to be there.
    Please check!
    Stay blessed!

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad you value grammar lessons! 😃
      Suggestions:
      The last time I got invited somewhere was my cousin's wedding.
      The last time I got invited to a special event was my cousin's wedding.

    • @hilalahmad7286
      @hilalahmad7286 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Englishwithjennifer
      Thanks Jennifer for the corrections!
      Stay safe!

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome! You too.

  • @kkrtnsp1463
    @kkrtnsp1463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm really like your lessons. It's very clear explanation and interesting examples. 🥰

  • @jaganmohanreddy1709
    @jaganmohanreddy1709 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, Good morning Jennifer I am from India , very big fan of your teaching skills.

  • @williamssharon3908
    @williamssharon3908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got invited to a ski resort a few years ago! I got seriously lost when I went to Florida!

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Skiing in Florida? I think a mistake like that could result from there being two cities or towns with the same name. For example, there's St. Petersburg, Florida, AND there's St. Petersburg, Pennsylvania.

  • @stunninglad1
    @stunninglad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very interesting lesson. We can see how "get" and "got" can both be used with a passive verb: We can get it done, I hope to get promoted, We need to get it finished, We get tired easily, I got it completed, I hope you got that increase, We got it finished, We got tired easily.
    # We got tired easily - "We tired easily" works better. Unnecessary helping verbs should be removed unless necessary.
    I got invited to a restaurant for Christmas lunch in 2017.
    Ten or so years ago, I got hopelessly lost in a strange town when I took a wrong turn.

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good examples! Well, I need to follow up with another lesson on passive causative. That's a bit different from GET + past participle (as an adjective). Here I decided to focus on state, not causation.

    • @stunninglad1
      @stunninglad1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Englishwithjennifer It is incredible how much there is to know about verbs. The subject-verb agreement is not as straight forward as it appears either. "The family is" and not "The family are" being one that has caused me a bit of confusion of late.

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well, perception of collective nouns can vary. I generally see them as singular.

  • @manuelgordillo520
    @manuelgordillo520 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job. But I just want to tell you a hint made myself. I am used to writing by random form with both, be and get. I got started my work late because I was involved in rush hour, so I got lost the track of time, nevertheless, I was helped by the police in order to get scaped by a narrow street. By the time I was absolutely worried because I was late, fortunately, I got arrived at work on time. I try don't overused the passive form

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's good to practice! Here are my suggestions:
      I got to work late because I got stuck in rush hour, and lost track of time. I tried to take a shortcut. The police helped me get through a narrow street. By that time, I was absolutely worried because I was so late. Fortunately, I got to work on time and I didn't get in trouble.

  • @aparecidoferreiravais321
    @aparecidoferreiravais321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Jennifer how's it going.
    You're amazing teacher and I love your channel.
    I learn a lot from thank you so much.
    Have a great weekend my dear teacher 😉🇧🇷 take care.

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Aparecido. I'm well. Thanks. I just got my first dose of the vaccine. I'll get the second in May.
      I hope you're staying safe. Remain healthy! Enjoy the weekend and thanks for studying with me.

    • @aparecidoferreiravais321
      @aparecidoferreiravais321 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Englishwithjennifer thank you for your words. me and my family are fine. I hope you and your family are also very well.😉

  • @noorahmadhabibi3204
    @noorahmadhabibi3204 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Dear teacher
    I have question
    (let's get started) is passive of get or passive of simple present tense?

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I see it as passive (get + past participle). Use of "get" in the passive focuses on the start of something, like get engaged or get married. You begin a state. You enter a state. "Get" can also be heard as more informal, more conversational. You might understand it as "get ourselves started."

    • @noorahmadhabibi3204
      @noorahmadhabibi3204 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much for reply dear teacher.
      Another question that i am confusing with is that > i want to be confirmed if i am correct. This sentence is infinitive passive or simple present passive?
      2Q: is there a difference between infinitive passive and present tense passive?

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "I want to be confirmed." >> The context isn't clear to me. I can't think of a situation where this would be logical.
      Compare: I want my seat number to be confirmed. = I want someone to confirm my seat number.
      This second example makes sense. SVOC. I see the object as an object complement.

  • @romina1645
    @romina1645 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The last time I got seriously lost was two weeks ago when I had to take care of my newborn nephew for a while. He did not stop crying his heart out until his parents returned.
    I felt like a terrible aunt. I didn't know where I was! 🙃

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some children feel greater anxiety over separation from their parents. It wasn't your fault. It's heartbreaking to hear such cries. I know. This is a good example, although it's a figurative meaning of being lost. You might say, "I felt completely lost." That would likely suit the situation more.

    • @romina1645
      @romina1645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Englishwithjennifer That's right, I felt completely lost in that situation.
      I wasn't sure of using it (get lost) in a figurative meaning so I put it in the example. Thanks for clarifying my doubts.👍🤗

  • @matlindell5022
    @matlindell5022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the difference between get used to and get a grip ?

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      GET USED TO = become accustomed to something: It takes time to get used to a new culture.
      GET A GRIP (on) = firmly understand something: Get a grip on reality!

  • @ricardoandresaldana02
    @ricardoandresaldana02 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great class, thanks a lot

  • @saidattik1112
    @saidattik1112 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    شكرا jennifer

  • @72odair
    @72odair 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much!

  • @AhmedZAli-ee1nj
    @AhmedZAli-ee1nj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excuse me sir, I want to know whether the verb get in the following sentence has the same quality as in the second sentence : 1/ I got hurt in a car accident. 2 / My parents get annoyed if I come home late.
    The second thing that I need to know is " get annoyed " passive voice or " get + ed adjective " .

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, those are both examples of GET + past participle.
      "Annoy" is a regular verb, so it takes an -ed ending.
      GET is similar to "become" here. It refers to the start of a new state. These are passive constructions.

    • @AhmedZAli-ee1nj
      @AhmedZAli-ee1nj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Englishwithjennifer
      Thank you very much for your help .

  • @haianero150
    @haianero150 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    can we say that get is more informal that have ?

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAVE is for possession: I have a car. I have a dog.
      GET is about acquiring something: How do you get a green card? How do you get a driver's license?

  • @zakariaomer17
    @zakariaomer17 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank so much

  • @cloudwalker1
    @cloudwalker1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mam , what does these sentence here mean ? They are in present indefinite form but I can't understand the meaning of get here.
    I get the lunch ready at one ' o clock , usually .
    It gets busy at weekends.

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      get something ready = prepare
      I need to get lunch ready for my family.
      get = become
      It gets busy on the weekend. (US >> "on the weekend")

  • @سلطانالكلام-ك1د
    @سلطانالكلام-ك1د 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @xojiakbar4915
    @xojiakbar4915 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your videos

  • @juanantoniogarciacastro5120
    @juanantoniogarciacastro5120 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks❤

  • @raed2178
    @raed2178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I literally got lost last Monday when I wanted to catch the Cairo Metro. I shouldn't have relied on my muscle memory the way I always do. I got so confused where the station was and I took a lot of wrong turns. Therefore, I had to walk about 30 minutes to get to the station.

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've done that in the car. I thought I knew where I was going, and then I realized I didn't. The other funny thing that has caused many drivers to miss their exit off the highway is that the state changed the exit numbers! We all all got frustrated the first week we saw new numbers on on the exit signs. We couldn't remember where to get off. Well, look on the bright side, you got 30 minutes of exercise. :)

    • @raed2178
      @raed2178 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Englishwithjennifer
      Yes, I really enjoyed each minute of walking alone that whole distance.

  • @jhonathan5438
    @jhonathan5438 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good 😊

  • @josuesg686
    @josuesg686 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing

  • @raviperera50
    @raviperera50 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this correct? "The area gets lonely after 10 p.m."

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think it's odd to describe a place as lonely. Usually "quiet" or "deserted" are preferred, but I wouldn't necessarily use those adjectives with "get."

  • @Khushimalhi26
    @Khushimalhi26 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice

  • @itsofficialARC
    @itsofficialARC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I got answered" is it correct??

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No. A question can be answered. People aren't answered in the same way.

  • @memikuma8793
    @memikuma8793 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank💞🌹

  • @Morger81
    @Morger81 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like it 👍

  • @evankhan8257
    @evankhan8257 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Last time I lost my mom's home area.

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "I got lost in my mom's neighborhood."

    • @evankhan8257
      @evankhan8257 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Englishwithjennifer I will be getting lost from the new project.

  • @erfaan2644
    @erfaan2644 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got lost when I got selected in a university but failed to complete my admission process

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, that's too bad! Were you able to complete the program later? Do you mean you got lost in the process?
      Suggestion: I got lost when I got accepted to a university. I failed to complete the admissions process because I didn't understand it.

    • @erfaan2644
      @erfaan2644 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Englishwithjennifer what I meant was i failed to complete admission process because of my own negligence.I got late by 2 days

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's too bad. You can say, "I missed the deadline by two days."

    • @erfaan2644
      @erfaan2644 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Englishwithjennifer sorry teacher

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No need to apologize. :)

  • @mohamedaouladbensaid4261
    @mohamedaouladbensaid4261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got lost when i started using medication for my depression

    • @Englishwithjennifer
      @Englishwithjennifer  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I hope you've found your way. I wish you peace and happiness. Thanks for studying with me.
      (I'll correct the formatting: I got lost when I started using medication for my depression.)

    • @mohamedaouladbensaid4261
      @mohamedaouladbensaid4261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Englishwithjennifer thank you so much

  • @juicystories6682
    @juicystories6682 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    First 🤞