Practice is Imperative

You already know that “get” is a crazy verb that has many meanings. And you already know that “get” sometimes means “buy.” Now it is time for the necessary next step: practice. Here is a list of conversation questions that you can use to practice using “get” to mean “buy” when you speak English.

Conversation Questions

• Who gets the groceries in your family?
• Do you like getting groceries?
• Do you sometimes get things for yourself that you wish you hadn’t gotten?
• Do you often get things from online shops?
• Is getting things online better than getting things from a physical shop?
• What do you enjoy getting for yourself?
• What do you enjoy getting for others?
• Do you like to get gifts for others?
• Do you like to get gifts for your parents?
• Do you like getting gifts for your husband or wife?
• Do you like getting gifts for your boyfriend or girlfriend?
• do you like to get gifts for your kids?
• Do you get yourself gifts for your birthday?
• Do you get things for your pets?
• Do people often get you things?
• Do you feel embarrassed when people get things for you?

Your Turn

So now you should practice. Leave a comment to answer some of these questions. Or use them to practice with a friend. What questions can you make that use “get” to mean “buy?” Leave them in the comments, and perhaps they will become part of this list.