Exercises

Unit 46 · have something done

46.1

Tick ( ✓ ) the correct sentence, (a) or (b), for each picture

2 3 4 (a) Sarah is cutting her hair. (b) Sarah is having her hair cut. (a) Dan is cutting his hair. (b) Dan is having his hair cut. (a) Kate is painting the gate. (b) Kate is having the gate painted. (a) Sue is taking

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46.2

Put the words in the correct order

1(painted / had / a few weeks ago / the house) We had the house painted a few weeks ago.(Example)

(serviced / car / once a year / her / has) Sarah

(had / your / recently / tested / eyes / you?) Have

(like / cut / my / having / don’t / hair) I

(fifteen pounds / have / cleaned / my suit / cost / to) It

(as soon as possible / need / translated / to get / this document) You

46.3

Write sentences in the way shown

Write•sentences•in•the•way•shown.

1Lisa didn’t repair the roof herself. She had it repaired.(Example)

I didn’t cut my hair myself. I

We didn’t clean the carpets ourselves. We

Ben didn’t build that wall himself. He

I didn’t deliver the flowers myself. I

Sarah didn’t repair her shoes herself. She

46.4

Which goes with which

1My hair is getting long.(Example)

I really like this picture.

The washing machine is broken.

I want to wear earrings.

Can you recommend a dentist?

I’ve lost my key.

46.5

Use the words in brackets to complete the sentences

Use•the•words•in•brackets•to•complete•the•sentences.

1Did I tell you about Paul and Karen? (They / their bags / steal) They had their bags stolen.(Example)

Security at the airport was strict. (We / our bags / search)

I’ve had some good news! (I / my salary / increase) I

Joe can’t get a visa. (He / his application / refuse)

Theory