Have vs Get Comparison — Easy Exercises

Have something done and get something done mean the same thing — both describe a service that another person does for you. The important difference is register: "have" is more formal and preferred in writing, professional situations, and exams. "Get" is more informal and common in everyday conversation. "I had my hair cut" sounds neutral or slightly formal, while "I got my hair cut" sounds casual and friendly. In most situations, both are correct and the choice depends on who you are speaking or writing to.

Some contexts suit one form better than the other. In a business email, "We had the contract reviewed by our lawyers" sounds more professional than "We got the contract reviewed." In a conversation with friends, "I got my phone fixed" is more natural than "I had my phone fixed." For Cambridge exams, both forms are accepted, but using each one in the right situation shows a stronger command of English. As a general rule, choose "have" for formal writing and professional contexts, and "get" for informal speech and casual writing.