HAVE something DONE (2) (B1/B2) (with printable PDF)

Word Formation Exercises (extra practice for the First Certificate exam)

Structure: HAVE + something + PAST PARTICIPLE 

We use HAVE SOMETHING DONE/MADE/FIXED etc when we want to say that we ask or pay somebody to do something for us. They perform this action on our behalf, often because we don’t possess the necessary skills.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of have + the past participle of the verb in brackets.

1. Olive needs to _______ her passport _______. It’s about to expire. (renew)

2. Jake is _______ his wisdom teeth _______ next week. (take out)

3. Ursula _______ her car _______ last month. (service)

4. Amanda is going to _______ her dining room chairs _______ instead of buying new ones. (reupholster)

5. “Where are Sam and Nancy?” – “They are _______ their hair and makeup _______ for the graduation dinner. (do)

6. Miranda is _______ her wedding dress _______. It’s a little too long. (alter)

7. _______ you ever _______ your portrait _______? (paint)

8. Dave might _______ one of his tattoos _______ . (remove)

9. We’re thinking about _______ a swimming pool _______. (put in)

10. Franz bought his girlfriend a silver bracelet and then he _______ it _______ with “Love you to the moon and back”. (engrave)

11. The hotel had to _______ several windows _______ after the storm. (replace)

12. They _______ the locks _______ when they moved into the new house. (change)

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Have you tried my Happy Endings Vocabulary Quizzes? (B2/C1) – Give your students something fun for the weekend or during class to grow their vocabulary skills. They can be quite challenging so I suggest pairwork.

Answers

1. have … renewed
2. having … taken out
3. had … serviced
4. have … reupholstered
5. having … done
6. having … altered
7. have…had…painted
8. have … removed
9. having … put in
10. had … engraved
11. have … replaced
12. had … changed


IMPORTANT! Did you know this?

It is very common to say GET something done, get something made etc, instead of HAVE. It’s perfectly correct but it is less formal.

I’m going to get my hair done:
She got her nails done for the wedding.
You should get your tooth looked at if it’s hurting.

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Have Something Done (1)