have/get something done

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What is the difference?

Lisa repaired the roof.

&

Lisa had the roof repaired.

What is the difference?

Lisa repaired the roof.

(she repaired it herself)

&

Lisa had the roof repaired.

(she arranged for somebody else to repair it)

Practice 1

1. John’s new jeans were too long, so he decided to have them ........... . (short)

2. The windows are very dirty. You should get them .......... (clean)

3. You will need to get your photo ............. (take) for your new passport.

4. I thought your watch was broken. When did you get it .......... (repair)?

Have/get smt done

have >> object >> past participle

Lisa had the roof repaired.

Where did you have your hair cut?

We are having the house painted

I don't like having my picture taken.

Put the words in the correct order:
painted/had/a few weeks ago/the house/we

Put the words in the correct order:
cut/your hair/ how often/you/do/have?

Put the words in the correct order:
blue or green/ ever/would/you/your hair/dyed/have?

I never leave my bike without a lock.
/have/want/stolen/ don't/I/it/to

Put the words in the correct order:
painted/had/a few weeks ago/the house/we

Put the words in the correct order:
cut/your hair/ how often/you/do/have?