Causative Final Test
B1-B2 Level
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To do well, remember these key points: the object and past participle never change when you switch tenses — only "have" or "get" changes. For negatives, use "didn't have" or "haven't had." When the structure describes a negative experience ("I had my phone stolen"), context tells you it was unplanned. The difference between "have someone do" (instruction with authority) and "get someone to do" (persuasion) is tested at higher levels. Questions are arranged from easier to more challenging, so work through them carefully and use this test to identify which areas need more practice.
Quick Rule
have / get + object + past participle | have + person + bare infinitive | get + person + to-infinitive
- 1.I had my car serviced before the long journey. (basic service — past simple)
- 2.She is getting her kitchen redesigned this month. (service in progress — present continuous)
- 3.We didn't have the report checked before the deadline. (negative — missed service)
- 4.He had the technician install the new software. (person + bare infinitive — instruction)
- 5.She got her colleague to cover her shift at the last minute. (person + to-infinitive — persuasion)
All 20 questions
Rewrite each sentence using the causative structure indicated. Write the complete sentence.
I need someone to renew my passport before the trip. (have/get + passport + renew)
She finally persuaded her parents to let her study abroad. (get + parents + to let)
Unfortunately, someone stole his wallet on the train. (have/get + wallet + steal)
The manager instructed her assistant to type the report immediately. (have + assistant + type)
We plan to hire someone to renovate our kitchen next month. (be going to + have/get + kitchen + renovate)
An optician tests your eyes regularly. How often? (have/get + eyes + test - question)
I tried to persuade people to help me move, but nobody agreed. (couldn't + get + anyone + to help)
By Friday, a translator will have finished translating all the documents for us. (future perfect + have/get + documents + translate)
The company required all staff to complete security training last week. (have + staff + complete)
She has never used that dentist to clean her teeth again. (present perfect + have/get + teeth + clean)
You should ask a doctor to check that. (should + have/get + that + check)
Burglars broke into their house while they were on holiday. (have/get + house + break into)
I'm thinking about asking someone to upgrade my laptop. (thinking of + have/get + laptop + upgrade)
A professional team writes the CEO's speeches. (have/get + speeches + write - present simple)
Can you arrange for someone to pick up the packages? (get + someone + to pick up)
A technician upgraded the whole system last year. (have/get + system + upgrade - past simple)
If I were you, I would ask someone to proofread that report before submitting it. (would + have/get + report + proofread)
The building's facade was restored to its original design. (have/get + facade + restore)
She didn't manage to get the work finished on time. (negative + have/get + work + finish)
It took hours of effort before the software finally worked properly. (get + software + working)
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