The windows had been cleaned new curtains

Упражнения по английскому языку. CAUSITIVE FORM TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE

TO HAVE SOMETHING DONE

1. Rewrite the following passages in the active or passive,

A Rosemary Hills train station was built by Sean Carlton and his wife Sharon in 1894. For the construction of the waiting room, the Carltons had imported red brick from England. The President himself opened the station in 1896. That year, a steam locomotive visited Rosemary Hills for the first time. It was pumping clouds of white smoke and whistling loudly enough to be heard by all the townspeople.

B The news reporter announced that the police are looking for a man who broke into the National Bank. The thief cut the wires of the alarm and then broke into the bank’s city centre branch some time late last night. The thief stole £500,000 from the bank. The police are searching the city centre as they believe the thief is still in the area.

2. Rewrite these sentences using have + object + past participle (have something done) and changing some words if necessary.

Example: Someone delivers the newspapers. (We)

We have the newspapers delivered.

Someone cleaned the carpets every year. (I)

I had the carpets cleaned every year.

Their house needs painting. (They’re going to)

They’re going to have their house painted.

1. We ask someone to check the accounts every month. (We)

2. Someone sends the money to my bank account in London. (I)

3. My stereo isn’t working properly. It needs cleaning. (I’m going to)

4. My camera’s being repaired at the moment. (I’m)

5. He spilt coffee on my jacket so he took it away for cleaning. (He spilt coffee on my jacket so he)

6. I think it’s time to service the car. (It’s time to)

7. I don’t like the office curtains. It’s time to change them. (I think I’ll)

8. There’s something wrong with the typewriter. It needs repairing. (I think I’ll)

9. The computer’s no good: we’re changing it. (We)

10. I send the films to England: they are processed there. (I)

3. Rewrite the sentences using have something done.

Example: The money was deposited in his bank account by the company.

He had the money deposited in his bank account.

1. Sarah’s new fridge will be delivered tomorrow.

2. Tim’s car was serviced last week.

3. Mrs Scott’s cat was examined by the vet yesterday.

4. Paul’s house will be painted next weekend.

5. Mr Brown’s book has just been published.

6. Becky’s hair is done every week.

7. Edward’s dinner was cooked by his mother yesterday.

8. Jane’s living room is going to be redecorated next month.

9. My eyes are tested by the optician.

10. Somebody stole my car last weekend.

4. Rewrite the sentences using have something done.

Example: My windows are cleaned twice a month.

I have my windows cleaned twice a month.

1. The star’s latest film has just been released.

2. Their swimming pool will be drained.

3. The carpets must be laid in our flat by Monday.

4. The brakes on my bicycle have been oiled.

5. Our desks are being painted at the moment.

6. Her bookcase was delivered last week.

7. A new computer has been ordered for me.

8. Annie’s sculptures are going to be exhibited tomorrow.

9. A skateboard was being made for Tim.

10. He told the student to clean the board.

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4.1. Open the brackets. Use the Present Perfect Passive to complete the letter:

Last month we bought an old double-decker bus to convert into a mobile home so that we can tour Europe in it this summer. So far …..

the windows … (to replace) ;

blinds … (to put) up on the windows.

the tyres … (to repair);

the roof… (to remove) ;

the lights … (to repair) ;

a toilet and shower … (to install) ;

new seats … (to put) in.

It’s marvelous. Do join us on the tour round Europe. You’ll love it. Write to me soon. Love,

4.2. Complete the following short dialogues. Use Present Perfect passive constructions in the positive or negative forms. (The suitable verbs are given in the box)

pay, sting, choose, mend, light, catch, find, steal, change, arrest

1) A: I’d like to pay my bill, please

2) A: I’m worried about those escaped prisoners.

3) A: I’ve come to pick up my watch.

4) A: I left my bicycle outside the house and it’s gone!

5) A: Is that the lost Property Office? Any news of the passport I lost

6) A: Don’t touch that bee, little girl!

7) A: Shall I go and light the fire?

B: You don’t need to. It ….

A: Are you playing in the basketball team?

B: I don’t know. The team ….. yet.

9) A: Is the dialing code for Orprington still 57?

B: I don’t know, but it seems to me it ….

10) A: What’s going on here?

B: A man ….. for the crime.

4.3. Say what improvements have been made in our country over the last 20 years. Talk about roads, hospitals, housing, new lawns, schools, social system; industry, agriculture, working conditions, medical service, public transport, living conditions, etc.

Model: More roads have been built.

The social system has been improved.

Compulsory education has been introduced.

Useful verbs: build, develop, improve, introduce, make, modernize, reorganize, set up, etc.

4.4. Open the brackets. Use the Past Perfect Passive

(A) When the pupils went back to school after the summer holidays, a lot of things had been changed.

(B) Mr Brown was having his house done up. Write what he saw when he went to inspect the work

New furniture ….. (to deliver).

The windows ….. (to repair).

The walls ….. (to paint).

New curtains ….. (to put up).

Light fittings ….. (to install).

The carpets ….. (to buy).

The telephone ….. (to install).

A nice picture ….. (to hang) above the fireplace.

4.5. Make up sentences. Use the Future Perfect Passive to say what will have been done by the year 2015. (The following word-combinations may be useful).

Model: I don’t think (I think) the drug problem will have been solved.

international traffic laws;

a cure for AIDS/cancer;

passenger transport to the Moon;

a European currency;

the world hunger problems;

the problem of world peace;

satellite TV for everyone.

4.6. Transform from Active into Passive. Use either the Past Indefinite Passive or Past Perfect Passive, Future Indefinite Passive or Future Perfect Passive:

Someone stole my car and abandoned it fifteen miles away. He had removed the radio but done no other damage.

It was obvious, someone had posted my parcel.

When she heard that somebody had killed her dog, she burst into tears.

I thought that someone had told you about the meeting.

I hoped that someone had given Sally the message.

The manager will have received the documents by tomorrow.

The builders say they will have finished the road by Saturday.

She thinks, she will have written an article by the end of the month.

By the end of the week the government will have introduced new measures against crime.

They will have given him medicine before another cheek-up.

4.7. Transform from Passive into Active. Use either the Past or Future Perfect. (When the agent is not known add words like people, somebody or someone ):

I was given a goat for my birthday last year. It had been bought from a farm down the road.

The problem had been discussed for more than an hour before the decision was arrived at.

The house had been broken into and three thousand pounds worth of jewellery had been stolen.

The last ticket had been sold before we could get to the theatre.

The accountant realized that some money had been stolen.

New buildings, concert halls, cinemas will have been built by 2017.

New working methods will have been introduced by the end of the week.

They didn’t leave the restaurant until the bill had been paid.

A new National Library will have been built by 2010.

By 2012 a new wing will have been added to the house.

4.8. Translate into English. Use the Present, Past or Future Perfect Passive Voice

Я догадывался, что всё уже приготовили к их выступлению.

Нам сказали, что делегацию уже проводили.

Ваше решение одобрено?

Он был уверен, что к 5 часам все бумаги были просмотрены, и сделаны нужные изменения.

С тех пор как окончилась война, в Минске построено много жилых домов, кинотеатров, больниц, школ, детских садов.

Мы рады, что этой проблеме уделили много внимания.

Включите телевизор. Его только что отремонтировали.

Как только все вещи будут упакованы, мы отправимся немедленно.

К концу января все экзамены будут сданы, и мы поедем домой.

Эту статью уже обсудили, когда вы вошли.

Машину уже отремонтировали? – Нет ещё.

Вчерашнюю почту уже принесли? – Нет ещё. Её принесут к 6 часам.

Почему на эти письма ещё не ответили?

Будет очень хорошо, если ремонтные работы закончат к концу лета.

Мне кажется, что к концу года это здание ещё не будет отремонтировано.

Туристы были довольны, т.к. им показали все достопримечательности столицы.

Мне сказали, что за последнее время в этой лаборатории проведено много экспериментов и получены хорошие результаты.

Не переживайте, такси приедет до того, как все вещи будут упакованы.

Мне кажется, что к концу 2015 года спутниковое телевидение будет установлено в каждом доме.

Я думаю, документы будут напечатаны до того, как вернётся директор.

§ 5 Special Passive Constructions.

Verbs with two Passive Constructions

Some English verbs in the Active Voice can take two objects, a direct (usually a thing) and indirect one (usually a person).

Active Ann showed Rod some photos

Passive a) Rod was shown some photos by Ann. (more usual)

5.1. (A) Change the structure of the following sentences so as to begin them with a person.

Model: A clock was given to him. He was given a clock

Nothing was sent to him.

Contracts were brought to sign.(He)

Fairy-tales were read to the kids.

A lot of money is owed to my friend.

A new job was offered to him.

Spanish is taught to us by Mrs Brown.

A car was lent to me for a few days.

A message has been sent to Ann’s director.

A full explanation has been promised to me.

Lots of flowers were given to the winner.

A nice picture will be sent to them soon.

Some help was offered to Sam, but he refused it.

The whole truth has been told to Melanie.

A lot of lies were told to me by the secretary.

The newspaper was handed to him.

(B) Use two passive constructions where possible

The Queen presented him with a medal.

The waiter brought us the bill.

Sam bought Ann some flowers.

Victor has sold Tom a second-hand car.

The examiner didn’t give us enough time to prepare all the questions.

They left the children some fish.

She took the report to Mr Green.

They showed us the way to the cinema.

We owe some money to the bank.

I lent my friend 10$ the day before yesterday.

The teacher explained the use of the Passive Voice to the students.

The local council suggested a new project to the citizens.

She has described her methods of teaching to us.

Mr Brown introduced his cousin to us.

Ann sent Bob her guitar.

Mary wrote her friend a letter.

No one explained the procedure to us.

They have taught the boy a good lesson.

The scientist demonstrated to the public how the machine worked.

My boss promised me promotion.

5.2. Translate into English. Use the Passive Voice where appropriate

Ребёнку показали, как пользоваться телефоном.

Нам сообщили о результатах выборов.

Мистеру Грину оставили большое наследство. Сейчас он собирается в кругосветное путешествие.

В начале квартала сотрудникам фирмы сообщили, что их зарплата будет увеличена.

Ему предложили интересную работу за рубежом.

Доступ к серьёзной информации был разрешён лишь двоим сотрудникам.

Известным людям во время интервью задают много вопросов об их творческих планах.

Этот певец очень популярен. Ему всегда дарят много цветов.

Нам принесли счёт за ужин.

Два дня назад мне купили шубу, о которой я давно мечтала.

Мне пришлют денежный перевод через неделю.

Ему вчера одолжили нужную сумму денег.

Ей обещают повышение по службе.

На днях моей подруге предложили хорошо оплачиваемую работу, и она согласилась.

Вчера мне из Москвы прислали посылку.

Им сообщили о нашем приезде заранее, они нас встречали на вокзале.

Мальчикам подробно описали дорогу, и они быстро нашли нужный дом.

Если мне не пообещают повысить зарплату, я оставлю работу.

Анне подарили много цветов на день рождения.

Ей предложили интересную работу.

§ 6 PERSONAL AND IMPERSONAL CONSTRUCTIONS

The verbs think, believe, say, repoirt, know expect, consider, understand are used in the following personal and impersonal constructions:

1) It + passive verb + clause with verbs of reporting: It is said (that) Henry is in love with Claire.

2 ) Subject (not it) + passive verb + to infinitive with verbs of reporting: Henry is said to be in love with Claire.

3) There + passive verb + to be with verbs of reporting: There is said to be plenty of oil off our coast.

It is expected that prices will rise again this month. (to expect)

…… that all the passengers had died in the crash. (to fear)

…… to be an expert in financial matters. (to suppose)

…… to have committed a crime. (to think)

…… that the sea level is rising. (to think)

…… to be a lot of coal in the Antarctic. (to think)

…… to be honest and reliable. (to consider)

…… to be thousands of people waiting to renew their passports. (to say)

…… that thousands of new jobs will be created in the computer industry. (to say)

…… to be a fall in house prices, but I haven’t noticed it. (to suppose)

6.2. Complete the sentences, as in the example.

It is thought that the school has good teachers. The school……

It is said that she speaks seven languages. She ……

It is believed that the missing jewellery has been found. The missing jewellery ……

It is thought that she is a talented pianist. She ……

It is said that the athletes train for eight hours every day. The athletes ……

It is expected that the American team will break the world record. The American team ……

It is known that she is hiding somewhere in the city. She ……

It is reported that the thieves have escaped from prison. The thieves ……

6.3. Transform the following sentences into the Passive as in the example.

Journalists have reported that the President is ill.

Everyone knows that the statement was untrue.

Many people believe that the climate is changing.

People say that the quiz champion Claude Jennings has lost his memory.

Everyone expects that the soap opera “Round the Corner” will end next year.

Journalists suppose that the footballer Wayne Johnson is earning 10 million USD a year.

Lots of people believe that the Prime Minister and his wife have separated.

Everybody has agreed that changes to the scheme are necessary.

People think that the company is planning to set up a new production line.

People say that the company is having problems.

Everyone thought that he was lying.

People believe that a spy revealed the secret.

Many people say that the new prices are too high.

They claim that this diamond is the largest in the world.

§ 7 Passive Voice/Causative Form

They use have in a passive structure.

I’m building a garage at the moment. (I’m building the garage myself)

I’m having a garage built at the moment. (I arranged for someone else to do this for me)

1. F o r m a t i o n

subject + has/have + object + participle II

James has his car cleaned every day

* All tenses are possible in the construction.

He paints the house.

He has the house painted.

He painted the house.

He had the house painted.

He will paint the house.

He will have the house painted.

He is painting the house.

He is having the house painted.

He was painting the house.

He was having the house painted.

He will be painting the house.

He will be having the house painted.

He has painted the house.

He has had the house painted.

He had painted the house.

He had had the house painted.

Present Perfect Continuous

He has been painting the house.

He has been having the house painted.

Past Perfect Continuous

He had been painting the house.

He had been having the house painted.

He can paint his house.

He can have his house painted.

NOTE: The verb to have, used in the causative forms its negations and questions with do/does (Present Indefinite) and did (Past Indefinite): She doesn’t have her hair dyed. Did you have your curtains put up?

2. U s a g e

1) They use have + object + past participle to talk about something which they arrange for someone else to do for them: I ’m having a garage built at the moment.

I’m building a garage at the moment. (I’m building the garage myself)

I’m having a garage built at the moment. (I arranged for someone else to do this for me)

M ake/have + object + bare infinitive are used to express that someone causes someone else to do something, but their meaning is slightly different: He made Ann type the letter. (He insisted that Ann should type the letter.) He had Ann type the letter. (He asked Ann to type the letter.)

Get + object + to-infinitive is used to show that someone persuades someone else to do something : He got his mum to bake him a cake. (He persuaded his mum to bake him a cake.)

7.1. Read the situations. Then write sentences using the causative form on each situation. The first one is done for you.

Liz is at the beauty parlour. The beautician is painting her nails. What is she doing? She is having her nails painted.

Wilf has written a novel and it’s going to be published. What is Wilf going to do?

A jeweller has made a special wedding ring for Ann. What has Ann done?

Simon’s suits are all made by a tailor. What does Simon do?

Sonia is going to the optician for an eye test tomorrow. What’s she going to do?

Trevor has paid a technician to install his computer. What has he done?

They had arranged for their house to be cleaned by the end of the week. Now it is clean. What had they done?

His tooth was filled yesterday. What happened to him?

Their house is small. They are going to build an extension. What are they going to do? ……

Mr Brown arranged for the builder to build a barn. What did he do?

All Linda’s clothes are made specially for her. What does she do?

They arranged for their house to be painted last week. Now it has been done. What have they done?

Her bag was stolen yesterday. What happened to her?

Diana is at the hairdresser’s. The hairdresser is cutting her hair. What is Diana doing?

Malcom’s car was broken into last night. What happened to him?

7.2. Kate Gilmore is a poor young actress. Lily Showbourne is a rich star. Kate does everything herself while Lily pays other people to have it done for her. Write what Lily says.

I dyed my hair yesterday.

I had my hair dyed yesterday.

I make all my costumes.

I enjoy entertaining people.

I’m going to cook dinner tonight.

I like doing my make-up

I’ll send some flowers to my mother.

I had painted my flat before I moved in.

I’ll manicure my nails.

I write letters to my fans.

I make my bed every morning.

7.3. Complete the following conversation. Use the causative form. Reproduce it.

A: … I’m having an extension built (an extension/to build) on my house this week.

7.4. (A) Rewrite these sentences. Use have + object + past participle. Change some words if necessary:

Someone delivers the newspapers. (We) We have the newspapers delivered.

Someone cleaned the carpets every year. (I)

We ask someone to check the accounts every month. (We)

Someone sends the money to my bank account in London.

My camera’s being repaired at the moment. (I’m)

He split coffee on my jacket so he took it away for cleaning. (He split coffee on my jacket so he …)

I think it’s time to service the car. (It’s time to)

I don’t like the office curtains. It’s time to change them. (I think I’ll)

The computer is no good: we are changing it. (We)

I send the films to England: they are processed there. (I)

(B) Model : His teeth are checked twice a year.

He has his teeth checked twice a year.

His skirt is being cleaned at the moment.

My hair is trimmed once a month.

Central heating is going to be installed in our house next month.

Sam’s burglar alarm was fitted last week.

My car is being repaired at the moment.

The band’s new single has just been recorded.

Our new furniture is going to be delivered tomorrow.

Their new house is being decorated at the moment.

The windows will be cleaned.

A new jumper has been knitted for me.

The hairdresser was styling Mrs. Brown’s hair.

She told her son to carry the shopping to the house.

Dad is going to arrange for someone to cut the grass.

They used to employ a cleaner who cleaned the house.

Did the mechanic repair Paul’s motorbike?

The boss asked his assistant to type the letter.

A plumber fixed the dripping tap for Joe.

Have you told the secretary to make some photocopies?

The chef was cooking Tom’s lunch.

Did you tell the shop to deliver the sofa to you?

My purse was stolen last Friday.

Did you employ a painter to decorate your house?

The builders are putting a new roof on Adam’s house at the moment.

She asked the maid to polish the silver.

The man had asked the porter to carry his luggage to his room.

Did you ask Jenny to arrange the flowers for you?

When will your glasses be made?

I hired a professional to cater for my party.

Did you ask anyone to sweep the chimney?

She asked him to do the shopping.

Their house was burgled last night.

He employed a carpenter to build the fence.

Julie’s housekeeper irons all her clothes.

His shops windows were smashed in the riot.

A new pair of glasses was bought for him.

§ 8 Phrasal, Prepositional Verbs and

Phraseological Units in Passive Structures

They laughed at him.

They looked down upon him.

They did away with the old rules.

NOTE: When phrasal (compound) verbs are followed by a direct object without a preposition, remember to keep the two parts of the phrasal verb together in a passive structure.

They knocked down old buildings in the centre of the town.

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the Passive!

Complete the sentences, use Present Simple Passive.

• Say
• Call
• Dress
• Own
• Feed
• Keep

There is a chimpanzee which ………………… “Bubbles”. It ………………… by Michael Johnson.

is called

say/said/said

is owned

called

It ………………… in his home. It ………………… every day by Michael Johnson himself.

is fed

is kept

dressed

owned

It ……………… (always) in funny clothes. It ………………… that “Bubbles” is Michael Johnson’s only friend.

is always dressed

feed/fed/fed

is said

keep/kept/kept

Look at the Hotel Information table and write sentences as in the example.

Breakfast/serve – where and when?

Breakfast is served in Pierrot’s Restaurant between 7 and 9.30 am.

Dinner/serve – where and when?

Dinner is served in Main Restaurant between 8 and 10 pm.

Newspapers / sell – where?

Newspapers are sold at the Reception Desk.

Telephone calls can be made at the Reception Desk.

Telephone calls / can make – where?

Rooms are cleaned by maids daily.

Rooms / clean – who by and how often?

scheme

Hot water is supplied 24 hours a day.

Hot water / supply – when?

Films are shown in the hotel cinema every night at 10 pm.

Films / show – where and when?

Rewrite the newspaper headlines as complete sentences.

FOOTBALLER OFFERED MILLION FOR TRANSFER

The footballer has been offered a million pounds for the transfer.

Present Perfect Passive

Rewrite the newspaper headlines as complete sentences.

NO CHILDREN ADMITTED INTO SPORTS CLUB

Children are not admitted into the Sports Club.

Present Simple Passive

Rewrite the newspaper headlines as complete sentences.

CHILDREN BEING BRAINWASHED BY TV

Children are being brainwashed by TV.

Present Continuous Passive

Rewrite the newspaper headlines as complete sentences.

PLANET BEING DESTROYED BY POLLUTION

Our planet is being destroyed by pollution.

Present Continuous Passive

Fill in the correct passive form.

Mr Pryce was having his house done up. Write what he saw when he went to inspect the work.

Past Perfect Passive

1. The windows …………………………………… . (clean)

had been cleaned

Past Continuous Passive

put/put/put

2. New curtains ……………………………… . (put up)

were being put up

Fill in the correct passive form.

Mr Pryce was having his house done up. Write what he saw when he went to inspect the work.

Past Perfect Passive

3. The walls …………………………………… . (paint)

had been painted

Past Continuous Passive

4. Light fittings ……………………………… . (still/install)

were still being installed

Fill in the correct passive form.

Mr Pryce was having his house done up. Write what he saw when he went to inspect the work.

Past Continuous Passive

5. Some furniture …………………………. (deliver)

was being delivered

Furniture is always singular

Past Perfect Passive

buy/bought/bought

6. New carpets ………………………………… . (buy)

had been bought

Turn from Active into Passive as in the example.

Her mother bought Mary some sweets .

less usual

more usual

Mary was bought some sweets by her mother.

Some sweets were bought for Mary by her mother.

Turn from Active into Passive as in the example.

The Queen presented him with a medal .

less usual

more usual

He was presented with a medal by the Queen.

A medal was presented to him by the Queen.

Turn from Active into Passive as in the example.

Bob has sold Ted a second-hand car .

less usual

more usual

Ted has been sold a second-hand car by Bob.

A second-hand car has been sold to Ted by Bob.

Turn from Active into Passive as in the example.

Larry is going to send a letter to Tom .

less usual

more usual

Tom is going to be sent a letter by Larry.

A letter is going to be sent to Tom by Larry.