Focus 3 - 8.5 Have something done [C]

I've just called my hairdresser and next Monday I'm _____ (cut/my hair).

Answer explanation

➪ We use the present continuous or be going to for future arrangements.

We normally _____ (paint/our house) every other year.

Answer explanation

➪ We use the present simple to talk about habits or events that happen regularly.

The storm damaged our roof and we needed to _____ (repair/it).

Answer explanation

➪ We say need + to + infinitive.

There is a lot of noise now because the neighbours _____ (build/a new wall).

Answer explanation

➪ We use the present continuous with dynamic verbs to talk about actions that are in progress now.

You should _____ (pull out/this tooth) if it hurts so much.

Answer explanation

➪ We use infinitive without to after modal verbs.

We _____(install/an alarm) last October.

Answer explanation

➪ We use the past simple to talk about past actions when we mention when they happened.

David _____(remove/his tonsils) when he was 9.

Answer explanation

➪ We use the past simple to talk about past actions when we mention when they happened.

8I think you don't see too well. Tell me, _____ (you/ever/test/your eyes)?

Answer explanation

➪ We use the present perfect with the word ever to ask about past experiences.
➪ We can also use the present simple to mean that we are talking about a habitual action.

Are you going to redecorate the house yourselves or _____ (redecorate/it) by a professional?

Answer explanation

➪ We need be going to because we are asking about someone's plans.

I _____ (never/service/my car) yet.

Answer explanation

➪ We use the present perfect with never to talk about past experiences.
➪ It's also common to use the present perfect with already and yet.