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When we cause or ask other people to do something for us, we can use the causative structure:
Example: Did Liz make that dress herself? No, she had it made.
1. Did you cut your hair yourself?
EXERCISE B This time complete the sentences. Use the words in parentheses (...)
Example: We are having the house painted (the house/paint) at the moment.
3. The engine in Toms car couldnt be repaired, so he ....................................... (a new engine put in).
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EXERCISE C Now read each situation and then write a sentence with have something done.
Example: Jills coat was dirty, so she took it to the cleaners. Now it is clean. What has Jill done?
1. Tom thinks his eyesight is getting worse, so hes going to the eye doctor. What is Tom going to
do there? He is.................................................................................................................................
2. Sue is at the beauty parlour at the moment. A hairdresser is cutting her hair. What is Sue
The Causative
doing?...............................................................................................................................................
3. Anns watch was broken, so she took it to a jeweller. Now it is working again. What has Ann
done?................................................................................................................................................
He had all his money stolen while he was on vacation doesnt mean that he arranged for
somebody to steal his money. It means only: All his money was stolen: