In my own language the structure is a little bit different (Portuguese). So I got on the web these phrases to put the audio on my anki flashcards, by doing so I will memorize the structures of them. Thanks for helping me! If you can read in more casual way is better to me, because I want to learn English for daily life, not formal situations, ok?
John did his homework.
John had his homework done.
I painted my house.
I had my house painted.
She had the roof repaired yesterday.
Where did you have your hair cut?
My neighbor has just had a garage built.
We’re having the house painted at the moment.
How often do you have your car serviced?
You should have that coat washed.
I don’t like having my photograph taken.
I had a picture taken yesterday.
I’ll have my telephone installed tomorrow.
They’re having their car washed now.
I’d have a house built if I could.
I can have some breakfast prepared.
They will have their letter sent the day after tomorrow.
We will have the project typed in a few weeks.
Susie got her son to take the medicine even though it tasted terrible.
How can parents get their children to read more?
The government TV commercials are trying to get people to stop smoking.
I got the mechanic to check my brakes.
I had the mechanic check my brakes.
Great job!