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I've washed my car. (have)
I've had my car washed.
I painted my house. (get)
I got my house painted.
The electrician will fix the lights., not me. (have)
I 'll have the electrician fix the lights.
The salesman gave me a discount because I convinced him. (get)
I got the salesman to give me a discount.
They drove Sarah to the airport. (have)
Sarah had them drive her to the airport.
We gave the money to a charity programme because Aunt Lucy told us to do so. (get)
Aunt Lucy got us to give the money to a charity programme.
My mum delivered the pizza for us. (have)
We had my mum deliver the pizza.
The doctor is currently examining my son's eyes because I told him to do so. (have)
I am currently having my son's eye examined by the doctor. I am having the doctor examine my son's eye.
I got a present. (PASSIVE)
I was given a present.
Did your mum shorten your jeans? (have)
Did you have your jeans shortened by your mum?
Yesterday my car broke down and a mechanic fixed it. (have)
I had my car fixed by a mechanic yesterday
He can't drive right now, the mechanic has been repairing his car for 2 weeks now. (PASSIVE)
He can't drive. He has been having his car repaired for 2 weeks now.
I should go to see a dentist because my teeth ache. (have)
I should have my aching teeth looked at by a dentist.
I should see a masseuse because my back hurts. (get)
I should get my back massaged.
My sister cut my hair yesterday. (have)
Yesterday I had my sister cut my hair.
My mum gave me a lift to school. (get)
I got my mum to give me a lift to school.
