TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE (have+object+Vpast participle)

I repaired my computer= I did it myself

I had my computer repaired= Someone else did it

1. Rewrite without underlined parts, using causative HAVE-

1. Someone has installed a new illumination in our yard.

2. A plumber is changing the filtering system at their house.

3. A hairdresser cut my nieces hair last Monday.

4. That art specialist won´t appraise his sculpture.

5. A zookeeper was cleaning the koala´s cage at 5.

6. The designer is going to finish the project next week.

7. The gardener has planted an apple tree in Mary´s garden.

8. A tailor is going to shorten my jeans.

9. An optician examined my granny´s eyes last month.

10. Tom Jones edited his musical album last Sunday.

2. Replace the phrase underlined with the structure HAVE SOMETHING DONE.
1. I didn´t recognize Sheila. The hairdresser´s dyed her hair.

2. I´ve been getting a lot of annoying phone calls, so the telephone company is going
to change my number.

3. Gabrielle broke her leg six weeks ago but she´s much better now. In fact, the
doctor will be taking the plaster all tomorrow.

4. I heard that Mrs Green didn´t trust her husband so she hired a detective to follow
him.

5. Ron is not happy with his little cottage so an architect has designed him a fine new
house.
3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of “ to have something done”
1. We_____ the roof ___________ last week? (repair)
2. Ann _______ her hair_________ every Friday afternoon. (do)
3. Our neighbours ______ a new garage_________at the moment. (build).
4. We__________ new windows _____ because it was too expensive. (not/ put in).
5. Have you___________that photo I bought you_____________yet? (frame)
6. You should__________ your eyes___________regularly. (test)
7. Janet________ the room___________next month.(decorate).