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Causative: have/get something done

Nuria Rodríguez Lópe

Created on July 6, 2024

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CAUSATIVE:get/have sth done

subject + get/have + object + past participle
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When do we use the causative? a)This structure is used when we want to express actions that other people perform for us. b)Things we experience (usually negative)

a) Susie is having her bike fixed. b) Susie had her bike stolen.
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Form

a) subject + present continuous + object + past participle She is having her bike fixed b) subject + past simple + object + past participle We had the house painted last month. c) subject + past perfect + object + past participle They have had the carpets cleaned. d) subject + future simple + object + past participle I will have my hair cut before I go on holiday.

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Your turn

Choose the right option

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Choose the right option

b)
a) Sarah is cutting her hair
b) Sarah is having her hair cut
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a)
a) Sarah is washing her car.
b) Sarah is having her car washed.
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a)
a) She is taking a photo.
b) She is having her photo taken.
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b)
a) She is taking a photo.
b) She is having her photo taken.
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The end

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