A lot of people get confused about how to use these words. Maybe this will help.
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 marriedto 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.
Fill in the blanks with the correct form 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.
