Have(get) Something Done Practice

Have(get) Something Done Practice

Exercise 1: Introduction to the Structure

Explanation:

- The structure "have something done" is used to express that someone arranges for another person to do something for them.

  - Example: "I had my hair cut." (Someone cut my hair for me.)

Complete the sentences using the correct form of "have/get" and the past participle of the verb in brackets.

1. Sarah ____ (have / clean) her room yesterday.

2. We ____ (get / repair) the car last week.

3. He ____ (have / deliver) the package this morning.

4. They ____ (get / paint) their house last month.

5. I ____ (have / fix) my computer yesterday.

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Exercise 2: Transformation Practice

Instructions

Transform the following sentences using the "have/get something done" structure.

1. The mechanic will repair my car. 

You will have your car repaired by the mechanic.

2. The hairdresser is cutting his hair.

3. The cleaner will clean their house.

4. The tailor has made her a new dress.

5. The photographer is taking their photos.

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Exercise 3: Matching Exercise

Instructions:

Match the sentences on the left with the appropriate actions on the right.

1. I had my teeth ____. 

   a) cleaned

2. She got her passport ____. 

   b) fixed

3. They had their lawn ____. 

   c) renewed

4. He got his bike ____. 

   d) mowed

5. We had the windows ____. 

   e) washed

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Exercise 4: Error Correction

Instructions:

Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. He has his car to repair yesterday. 

   **Correct: He had his car repaired yesterday.**

2. They will get the roof paint next week.

3. I got my photo taking by a professional.

4. She had her homework do by her brother.

5. We are getting the kitchen renovate this month.

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Exercise 5: Creative Writing

Instructions:

Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a time when you had something done. Use the "have/get something done" structure at least three times.

Example:

Last week, I had my hair cut at the new salon in town. I also got my nails done while I was there. Finally, I had my car washed on my way home. It was a productive day!

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Exercise 6: Discussion Questions

Instructions:

Discuss the following questions with a partner or in a small group.

1. Have you ever had something repaired or fixed recently? What was it?

2. What are some things you usually get done by others? Why do you prefer to have them done by someone else?

3. If you could have any task done for you every day, what would it be and why?