English language quizzes
Causative have / get something done
Complete the sentences using the verbs and objects in brackets.
Decide whether the subject of the sentence performs the action or arranges for somebody else to do it.
'The office carpet looks dirty. We need to _______________ (clean / it).'
'I'll call the cleaners and make an appointment.'
I'm going to the hairdresser to ___________________ (do / my hair).
Do you know where I can ________________________ (dry-clean / a suit) around here?
'I _________________ (pierce / my ears) last week.'
'Is it expensive?"
'Not really.'
We're not having photographer for the wedding. My brother is going to _____________(take / the photos) as he's a good photographer.
I usually _____________________(decorate / the flat) myself. It's cheaper and I quite enjoy it.
The car's making a strange noise. I'll have to take it to the garage to____________________(fix / it).
Julia's not going to buy a wedding dress. She goig to ____________________(make / one) by a dressmaker.
These trousers are too long. I'm going to take them to the shop to ________________(alter / them).
'I like your blouse! Where did you get it?
'Actually, I _________________(make / it) myself.'