| Element | FORM/USE: 'GET' + OBJECT + '-ING' |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | PASSIVES |
| SubCat | get and have |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use 'get' + object + '-ing' to talk about causing someone or something to do something. |
| Corrected Learner Example | First of all, I would like to underline the sheer boredom of these CDs, which got me yawning from the very first minute. (Spain; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Spanish - European; Pass) I was very happy when I received your letter, although I must say that your dilemma got me thinking. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; Greek; Pass) As soon as they realized there was no way to get the employees moving, they got excited and nervous. (Switzerland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; German; Pass) But still both concerts were great as Elton John and "Metallica" really know how to get people moving, but in two completely different ways. (Denmark; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1998; Danish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | First of all, I would like to underline the sheer boredom of these CDs, which got me yawning from the very first minute. (Spain; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2005; Spanish - European; Pass) I was very happy when I received your letter, although I must say that your dilemma got me thinking. (Greece; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2003; Greek; Pass) As soon as they realized there was no way to get the employees moving, they got excited and nervous. (Switzerland; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1993; German; Pass) But still both concert were great as "Elton John and "Metallica" really know how to get people moving , but in two completely different ways. (Denmark; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 1998; Danish; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
