Balderas Hernndez SaraMuoz Padilla Luis MiguelIngls, nivel 4.Get / Have something done(Causative verbs)

Have something done and get something done are both used to refer to actions wich are done for the subject rather than by the subject. Causative verbs are used instead of passive verbs to show that the subject causes the action.

I fixed the washing machine (I did it myself) I had my washing machine fixed (I asked someone to fix it for me)

1. Have something done.I dont know how to repair cars, so Im having mine repaired at the garage round the corner.2. Get something done.I really must get my eyes tested Im sure I need glasses.Get your hair cut!

NOTE: The differences between have and get something done are that have us slightly more formal than get, and that get is more frequent than have in the imperative form.

Subject + Have / Get + Object + VPP

Causative verbs are often used with negative experiences. In these situations its more common to use have. For example: I had my wallet stolen.I didnt actually cause my wallet to be stolen, someone stolen my wallet from me.

TenseHave/Get something done

Present simple.I have/get my hair cut.

Past simple.I had/got my hair cut.

Present continuous.Im having/getting my hair cut.

Past continuous.I was having/getting my hair cut.

Present perfect.I have had my hair cut.

Past perfect.I had had my hair cut.

Will.I will have my hair cut.

Must.I must have my hair cut.

Be going to.Im going to have my hair cut.

EXERCISE:Choose the correct verb form.1. Im going ______ at the new hairdressers.a) To get my hair cut.b) To cut my hair.2. She needs to ______.a) Have her car repairs.b) Have her car repaired.3. I really must get ______ the central heating.a) Somebody to fix.b) Somebody fix.4. They ought to have ______ replace the broken window.a) Somebody to.b) Somebody.5. He ______ while he was away on holiday.a) Had his flat burglet.b) Burgled his flat6. I ______ my phone repaired after I dropped it.a) Had.b) Had to.

EXERCISE:Rewrite the sentences using have or get.1. The mechanic changed to oil in my car.

2. The hairdresser cut my hair in a completely different style.

3. A decorator has repainted our house.

4. A friend of mine, whos an electrician, is going to repair my DVD player next week.

5. My jacket is being cleaned at a specialist cleaners.

6. The town hall has just been rebuilt for the council.

EXERCISE:Match a word from 1-8 with something that is done by that person or in that place. Then make sentences using all the information and the verb in brackets.You may have to change the words or add new ones. An example is given.Vaccinate dogs (have)Do anual accounts (have)Service cars (get)Test eyes (have)Design new houses (have)Cut hair (get)Take out teeth (have)Take blood pressure

1. Hairdressers.2. Opticians.3. Dentists.4. Doctors.5. Vets.6. Garage.7. Architect.8. Accountant.

1. Tomorrow Im going to the hairdressers to get my hair cut.2. Yesterday

3. This afternoon

4. Last week

5. Next Saturday

6. The day before yesterday

7. Last year

8. Next week