1. Introduction to “Get” Passive
This lesson explains the use of “get” as a passive verb.
In casual situations, the verb “get” can replace the verb “be”.
2. “Be Passive” vs “Get Passive”
“I was promoted” and “I got promoted” have the same meaning.
“Get” is just a more casual way to say “be” in the passive.
3. “Get” Is Casual and Common in Speech
“Get” is very common in spoken English.
It is often used in the types of sentences discussed in this lesson.
4. Positive Use of “Get Passive”: Get Promoted
“I got promoted” describes a positive situation.
It means someone gave you a new position.
5. Active Form of “Get Passive”
The active form of “I got promoted” is “They promoted me.”
You can also add “by them,” “by the company,” or “by my boss.”
6. “Get Passive” in Unpleasant Situations
“Get passive” is often used when the situation is unpleasant or negative.
7. “Get Stopped”
“We got stopped for speeding.”
This means being stopped by the police.
8. “Get Arrested”
“Did he get arrested?”
Being arrested usually involves the police putting handcuffs on you and taking you away.
9. “Get Fired”
“Get fired” means you lost your job because the company released you.
It is the passive form and is very common in speech.
10. “Get Hit”
“He got hit by a car.”
This describes a tragic or serious situation.
11. Common Pattern: Past Simple with “Get Passive”
Most examples use past simple.
“Get passive” is very commonly used in the past simple tense.
12. “Get Stung”
“I got stung by a wasp.”
This is used when an insect stings someone.
13. “Get Robbed”
“Our house got robbed.”
People and places can get robbed.
14. “Get Stolen”
“Has your bike ever got stolen?”
Objects get stolen, not robbed.
15. “Get Hacked”
“Our website is getting hacked.”
This means someone enters illegally.
16. Negative Situations Summary
Getting stopped, arrested, fired, hit, or hacked are all negative situations.
These are common uses of “get passive.”
17. Neutral or Positive Uses of “Get Passive”
“Get passive” can also be used in neutral or positive situations.
18. “Get Offered”
“I got offered the job.”
This means someone offered you a job.
19. “Get Promoted” (Revisited)
“You should get promoted.”
This is used to talk about career advancement.
20. “Get Praised”
“She got praised for her efforts.”
This means people said positive things about her work.
21. “Get Thanked”
“I hope you get thanked for this.”
This means people say thank you.
22. “Get Paid”
“Are you getting paid for this?”
This means receiving money for work.
23. “Get Told”
“We got told to leave.”
This means receiving instructions or information.
24. “Get Sent”
“She got sent a letter.”
This means someone sent her something.
25. “Get Deleted” (Future Form)
“The file will get deleted.”
This shows “get passive” can be used in the future tense.
26. “Get Passive” with Reflexive Pronouns
Reflexive pronouns include myself, yourself, himself, herself, etc.
They show responsibility for the action.
27. “Get Yourself Fired”
“She got herself fired.”
She was responsible for losing her job.
28. “Get Yourself Hurt”
“You’re going to get yourself hurt.”
This is a warning that someone may hurt themselves.
29. “Get Himself Burned”
“He got himself burned.”
This shows the action happened because of his own mistake.
30. Conclusion of “Get Passive”
“Get passive” is used in many situations.
It is often negative, but it can also be positive or neutral.
It can show responsibility using reflexive pronouns.
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