Before an event, people often need time to prepare.

The idea

Get ready for comes before a noun naming the event. Use get ready to before a verb.

Examples

  • Maya is getting ready for the concert.
  • We got ready for the trip after breakfast.
  • Please get ready for the meeting at ten.
  • The children are getting ready for bed.
  • Omar needs to get ready for his exam.
  • They got ready for the party together.

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Watch out

Avoid get ready to the party: a noun such as the party needs for.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the missing word. I need to get ready ___ the wedding. (for / to)

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    for

    for connects the preparation to the wedding.

  2. Choose the missing word. They ___ ready for the match yesterday. (got / get)

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    got

    got puts the preparation before the match in the past.

  3. Choose the missing word. She is getting ready ___ leave. (to / for)

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    to

    to introduces the action of leaving.

Use it today

Describe how you get ready for an event.