In this English lesson for advanced learners you will learn how we to use Get plus gerund or infinitive.
The verb “get” can be used with both gerunds and infinitives, depending on the context and meaning. Here’s an explanation of how “get” is used with each form:
- “Get” + Gerund:
When “get” is followed by a gerund (-ing form), it indicates the action of becoming or experiencing something. Here are a few common patterns:
- “Get + adjective + gerund”: It expresses the idea of experiencing or becoming a certain state or condition. For example:
- “She got tired of waiting.” (She became tired of waiting.)
- “I got used to waking up early.” (I became accustomed to waking up early.)
- “Get + object + gerund”: It suggests causing or arranging for someone else to do an action. For example:
- “I’ll get my brother fixing the computer.” (I’ll arrange for my brother to fix the computer.)
- “She got her friend doing the presentation.” (She caused her friend to do the presentation.)
- “Get” + Infinitive:
When “get” is followed by an infinitive (to + base form of the verb), it expresses the action of obtaining, receiving, or achieving something. Here are a few common patterns:
- “Get + object + infinitive”: It indicates the action of obtaining or acquiring something. For example:
- “I need to get my passport renewed.” (I need to obtain a renewed passport.)
- “He got his car fixed at the mechanic.” (He had his car repaired by the mechanic.)
- “Get + to + infinitive”: It implies achieving or reaching a certain state or goal. For example:
- “I want to get to know you better.” (I want to achieve the state of knowing you better.)
- “She’s trying to get to the top of the mountain.” (She aims to reach the top of the mountain.)
Remember that the use of gerunds or infinitives after “get” can depend on the specific meaning or intention in a sentence. It’s helpful to pay attention to how “get” is used in different contexts to better understand its usage with gerunds and infinitives.
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