Causative: have something done Exercises: 12 Questions with Answers

Question 1

Choose the correct causative sentence.

Accepted Answer

I had my watch repaired.

Answer

I had my watch repair.

Answer

I had repaired my watch.

Question 2

Which sentence means a professional did the work, not the speaker?

Accepted Answer

I had the leaking tap fixed.

Answer

I fixed the leaking tap myself.

Answer

I was fixing the leaking tap.

Question 3

Which sentence describes something unwelcome, not a service the speaker arranged?

Accepted Answer

He had his bike stolen outside the library.

Answer

He had his suit dry-cleaned before the interview.

Answer

He had his beard trimmed at the barber's.

Question 4

Which sentence best distinguishes the causative from the ordinary passive?

Accepted Answer

I had my passport renewed last week.

Answer

My passport was renewed last week.

Answer

My passport is renewed every ten years.

Causative: have something done exercises