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Marry/ Get Married/ Be Married
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to marry (someone)- this is the general verb. It is the time when people come together as husband and wife. Do not say I married with someone. It is not correct. And do not say I married to someone. It is also incorrect. Correct example: I married Sam 3 years ago. to get married- this talks about the time two people got married. It makes us think of the wedding. Correct example: I got married. to get married to (someone)- We think of who was married in the wedding. Do not say I got married with someone. It is incorrect. Correct example: I got married to Sam. to get married in (someplace)- We think of where the wedding took place. Correct Example: I got married in Hawaii. to be married- This means a state of being. Are you married or are you single? Correct Example: I am married. to be married (to someone)- Also state of being. But who is married to you? Correct Example: I am married to Sam. Conclusion- When you use to marry or to get married, think about the wedding. When you use to be married, think about the person's life now. |
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of marry. Check your answers by clicking on the arrows. 1. Is Jim single or married? He . 2. Who did he marry? He Susan. 3. Where did he get married? He London. 4. Is Anna single? No, she . 5. Who is Anna married to? She Juan. 6. What is Jolene going to do this Saturday? She is going to Mike.
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