Causative have and get · B2. Use have/get + object + past participle to express a service performed on an object by another person, not by the grammatical subject.
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Use have/get + object + past participle to express a service performed on an object by another person, not by the grammatical subject.
I had my camera repaired yesterday.Use have + person + base verb; get + person + to-infinitive to express instructing someone with have or persuading them with get; their verb patterns differ.
She had the assistant check the figures.Use have + object + past participle to express an unwanted experience such as theft; the subject did not arrange the event.
He had his wallet stolen on the tram.
A specialist repaired the camera for me; I did not do it myself.
Use have/get + object + past participle to express a service performed on an object by another person, not by the grammatical subject.
I had my camera repaired yesterday.Use have + person + base verb; get + person + to-infinitive to express instructing someone with have or persuading them with get; their verb patterns differ.
She had the assistant check the figures.Use have + object + past participle to express an unwanted experience such as theft; the subject did not arrange the event.
He had his wallet stolen on the tram.Keep the first try. Understand the change. Check it in a fresh situation.
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Use have/get + object + past participle to express a service performed on an object by another person, not by the grammatical subject.
I had my camera repaired yesterday.Use have + person + base verb; get + person + to-infinitive to express instructing someone with have or persuading them with get; their verb patterns differ.
She had the assistant check the figures.Use have + object + past participle to express an unwanted experience such as theft; the subject did not arrange the event.
He had his wallet stolen on the tram.Opening an answer records help for that question.
A specialist repaired the camera for me; I did not do it myself.
The deciding clue is “A specialist repaired the camera for me; I did not do it myself.”. Use have/get + object + past participle to express a service performed on an object by another person, not by the grammatical subject. In this task, the completed sentence is “I had my camera repaired yesterday.”.
Use the have + person + bare-infinitive instruction pattern for a complete task, rather than the alternative have + person + -ing pattern for an ongoing situation.
The deciding clue is “Use the have + person + bare-infinitive instruction pattern for a complete task, rather than the alternative have + person + -ing pattern for an ongoing situation.”. Use have + person + base verb; get + person + to-infinitive to express instructing someone with have or persuading them with get; their verb patterns differ. In this task, the completed sentence is “She had the assistant check the figures.”.
This was an unwanted theft, not an arranged service.
The deciding clue is “This was an unwanted theft, not an arranged service.”. Use have + object + past participle to express an unwanted experience such as theft; the subject did not arrange the event. In this task, the completed sentence is “He had his wallet stolen on the tram.”.
A professional is shortening the curtains for us.
The deciding clue is “A professional is shortening the curtains for us.”. Use have/get + object + past participle to express a service performed on an object by another person, not by the grammatical subject. In this task, the completed sentence is “We are having the curtains shortened.”.
Use a to-infinitive of inspect after get the engineer, meaning arrange for that person to act.
Complete sentence: “We got the engineer to inspect the roof.” Use have + person + base verb; get + person + to-infinitive to express instructing someone with have or persuading them with get; their verb patterns differ. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
The burglar damaged our window without our consent.
The deciding clue is “The burglar damaged our window without our consent.”. Use have + object + past participle to express an unwanted experience such as theft; the subject did not arrange the event. In this task, the completed sentence is “We had a window smashed during the break-in.”.
Use the appropriate form of test after have the water; a laboratory performs the service.
Complete sentence: “We need to have the water tested.” Use have/get + object + past participle to express a service performed on an object by another person, not by the grammatical subject. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
The dentist will perform the treatment on my tooth.
The deciding clue is “The dentist will perform the treatment on my tooth.”. Use have/get + object + past participle to express a service performed on an object by another person, not by the grammatical subject. In this task, the completed sentence is “I am getting a tooth filled tomorrow.”.
Use the bare infinitive (base form without to) of RECHECK after had the clerk; the clerk performs the action.
Complete sentence: “The supervisor had the clerk recheck the address.” Use have + person + base verb; get + person + to-infinitive to express instructing someone with have or persuading them with get; their verb patterns differ. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.
An unwanted damage event happened to the cyclist.
The deciding clue is “An unwanted damage event happened to the cyclist.”. Use have + object + past participle to express an unwanted experience such as theft; the subject did not arrange the event. In this task, the completed sentence is “She had her bicycle damaged by a falling branch.”.
Get plus a person requires a to-infinitive for persuasion.
The deciding clue is “Get plus a person requires a to-infinitive for persuasion.”. Use have + person + base verb; get + person + to-infinitive to express instructing someone with have or persuading them with get; their verb patterns differ. In this task, the completed sentence is “I finally got him to acknowledge the mistake.”.
Use the correct form of steal for an unwanted theft of the company’s tools.
Complete sentence: “The firm had several tools stolen overnight.” Use have + object + past participle to express an unwanted experience such as theft; the subject did not arrange the event. The subject, time and meaning in the task determine this form. Only reviewed responses are matched automatically; other wording is not automatically wrong.