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BiteSize English Grammar: Causative 1: "to have something done"
BiteSize English Grammar

BiteSize English Grammar: Causative 1: "to have something done"

In this week's BiteSize Grammar lesson, we will be looking at using the Causative Form - "to have/get something done"

Oct 16, 2024
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BiteSize English Grammar: Causative 1: "to have something done"
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Have something done

a woman getting her hair cut by a hair stylist
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Let’s start with some examples of this form:

Form: subject + to have + object + 3rd verb

We use “to have something done” when we arrange for or pay someone to do something for us. Often, this is when we use a service that we pay for. 

  • Wow! I love your new hair style! - Thank you. I had it done yesterday

  • Wh…

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