3.2 The passive with have and get

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

Plan:

At the end of the lesson

• I can make passive sentences with 'have' and 'get'
• I can explain why you sometimes use 'get' instead of 'be'.

Can you come up with an example?
have/get + object + past participle

The passive with have/get:

a. We use have/get + object + past participle

when the subject causes the action, often by arranging for someone else to do it. 

Can you think of an example?

What is the difference?
1. I painted my house.
2. I had my house painted.

The passive with have / get:

b. We use have / get + object + past participle 

when the subject experiences the action, 

especially if it is something unpleasant. 

E.g.: 

• John had his window broken by a thief.
• It's more likely to get your possesions stolen in a suburb.

The passive with have / get

c. in less formal contexts,

 we can sometimes use 'get' + past participle 

instead of 'be '+ past participle

E.g.:

I got my car fixed last week.

but...

If the action is planned or intended, 

we usually use a passive with 'be' instead of 'get'.

E.g.

• The protesters were arrested by the police.

... and...

Passive structures with 'have' and 'get' are used to describe 

actions NOT states!

Many pupils are known to dislike homework. 

Many pupils have known to dislike homework. 

Take out your wb. on page 114,
3.2 - ex. 1
1. Our neighbours... on their roof by an energy company.

1. had solar panels fitted
2. fitted solar panels

2. I'm going to ... next week. It's cheaper than paying a cleaner.

1. get our windows cleaned
2. clean our windows

The park gazebo ... by the strong winds. Some volunteers are helping to rebuild it.

1. got knocked down
2. knocked down

Plan:

At the end of the lesson

• I can make passive sentences with 'have' and 'get'
• I can explain why you sometimes use 'get' instead of 'be'.

Make a passive sentence using 'have' or 'get' starting with 'My parents...

When do you use 'get' instead of 'be' in a passive sentence?

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