One of the important features of the English language is grammar. Since it is not the native language for a majority of us, it is highly significant to consider and use the grammar appropriately so that the meaning you would want to convert is understood clearly with the appropriate tense. Tense usage is to be handled with care as it can completely change the meaning of your sentence.
When used in the phrase ‘got this,’ it usually means one can do the task with ease used to encourage the person. For example, Don’t worry, you have prepared well, and you have got this.
It is used as a phrase to motivate someone that they can achieve. It is also used in sentences to talk about possessions, belongings, and much more. For instance,
She has got a sister.
He has got a fever.
They have got a new car.
It is also used in interrogation and passive voice. For example,
Have you got your friend with you? Has he got a tattoo on his neck?
It is also used in a lot of sentences as a replacement for having. Instead of saying, I have a new pet, and one can also say, I got a new pet.
Main Differences Between Get and Got
- Get in the present tense of the verb but got is the past tense of ‘get.’
- Get is not used in the past participle form, whereas got can also be used as a past participle.
- Get is usually used in direct speech, whereas got is used in reported speech.
- Get is used mostly in a formal context but got is used in an informal sentence.
- Alternatively, ‘get’ also takes form as a noun, whereas ‘got’ is used as several phrases.
Conclusion
To use the right tense at the right place is significant, especially from a professional perspective. An unsaid rule is that in official environments and in a lot of other places, you are judged based on your language and communication skills.
Adhering to your grammatical rules, especially the tense, is significant to make yourself appear professional and good. While communicating with the native speakers, especially you should be correct with the verbs and the tense.
It will make you sound very good, and you can unerringly convey your thoughts and opinions. Though both ‘get’ and ‘got’ convey the same meaning, we should use them along with their tenses.
References
- https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/ling-2012-0039/html
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0007681307000730