Question

Pick the correct answer from the options given below to replace the underlined words/phrase in the following sentence to make it grammatically
correct:
"He keeps getting for me and I really don't know what wrong have I done."

• A. gets at me
• B. get off at me
• C. getting at me
• D. getting by me

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the correct phrase to replace the underlined words/phrase in the given sentence, we must analyze the context and grammatical structure of the sentence:

The sentence is: "He keeps getting for me and I really don't know what wrong have I done."

The task is to select the correct form of the phrase that fits appropriately in place of "getting for me".

1. Understanding the meaning: The phrase "He keeps getting for me" is intended to express that the person is targeting or bothering the speaker continually. The context indicates that the speaker is unsure of what they have done to provoke this behavior.
2. Analyzing the options:
   • gets at me: Grammatically incorrect for the continuous action described by "keeps getting".
   • get off at me: This phrase does not convey the intended meaning. "Get off" generally implies dismounting from or starting to leave a place or vehicle, which does not fit the context.
   • getting at me: Correctly suggests continual targeting or bothering, fitting the context of "keeps getting" as a continuous action.
   • getting by me: Implies passing by or being unnoticed, which does not convey the intended meaning of harassment or constant irritation.
3. Conclusion: Based on the meanings and grammatical fit, "getting at me" is the most appropriate choice. It conveys the idea that the person is continuously bothering or criticizing the speaker.

Thus, the correct replacement is: getting at me.