English Grammar Exercises – Have something done

Exercise 1   

Tick the correct sentence, (a) or (b), for each picture.

Exercise 2   

Put the words in the correct order.

1   had / a few weeks ago / the house / we / painted

     …………………….

2   serviced / her car / Sarah / once a year / has

     Sarah …………………….

3   twelve pounds / have / cleaned / it / my suit / cost / to

     …………………….

4   my eyes / I / two years ago / had / tested / the last time / was

     …………………….

5   had / in the kitchen / fitted / some new cupboards / we’ve

     …………………….

6   as soon as possible / need / translated / we / to get / this document

     …………………….

Exercise 3   

Write sentences in the way shown.

1   Lisa didn’t repair the roof herself. She …………………….

2   I didn’t cut my hair myself. I …………………….

3   We didn’t dean the carpets ourselves. We …………………….

4   John didn’t build that wall himself. …………………….

5   I didn’t deliver the flowers myself. …………………….

Exercise 4

Use the words in brackets to complete the sentences. Use the structure have something done.

1   ……………………. (we / the house / paint) this week.

2   I lost my key. I’ll have to ……………………. (another key / make).

3   When was the last time ……………………. (you / your hair / cut)?

4   ……………………. (you / a newspaper / deliver) to your house every day, or do you go out and buy one?

5   A: What’s happening in your garden?

     B: Oh, ……………………. (we / a garage / build).

6   A: ……………………. (you / the washing machine / fix)?

     B: Not yet. There’s someone coming to look at it next week.

7   If you want to wear earrings, why don’t you ……………………. (you / your ears / pierce)?

Now use ‘have something done’ with its second meaning.

8   Gary was in a fight last night. He ……………………. (he / his nose / break).

9   Did I tell you about Jane? ……………………. (she / her credit cards / steal).

10   Security was very strict at the airport. ……………………. (we all / our bags / search).