diff --git a/rest_framework/metadata.py b/rest_framework/metadata.py
index 6c4f17692..b4b956f61 100644
--- a/rest_framework/metadata.py
+++ b/rest_framework/metadata.py
@@ -77,7 +77,7 @@ class SimpleMetadata(BaseMetadata):
         the fields that are accepted for 'PUT' and 'POST' methods.
         """
         actions = {}
-        for method in {'PUT', 'POST'} & set(view.allowed_methods):
+        for method in {'GET', 'PUT', 'POST'} & set(view.allowed_methods):
             view.request = clone_request(request, method)
             try:
                 # Test global permissions