This English grammar speaking activity provides conversation questions to practise using causative have & get (have someone do something & get someone to do something) in context. This exercise is part of a complete lesson on Causative Have & Get in our Upper-Intermediate English (B1) Course.

Have Someone do Something / Get Someone to do Something Conversation Questions

Ask and answer these questions in pairs or groups to practise using these forms.

Have you ever got a friend to help you move house? How did it go?
Have you ever had someone fix your car for you? How did you find them?
Have you ever gotten your parents to lend you money? How did they react?
Have you ever had someone bake a cake for you? What was the occasion?
Have you ever got someone to teach you a new skill? What was it?
Have you ever had someone proofread your writing for you? How did it help?
Have you ever got someone to help you study for an exam? Did it work?
Have you ever had someone take care of your pet for you? How did they do?
Have you ever got someone to drive you somewhere? How far was it?
Have you ever had someone make a reservation for you? How did it go?
Have you ever got someone to translate something for you? What was it?
Have you ever had someone clean your house for you? Was it worth the cost?
Have you ever got someone to help you plan a party? How did it turn out?
Have you ever had someone fix your bike for you? Did they charge you?
Have you ever got someone to help you with a DIY project? What did you build?
Have you ever had someone do your laundry for you? Did they fold it too?
Have you ever got someone to teach you how to play a musical instrument? Which one?
Have you ever had someone prepare a meal for you? Was it a special occasion?
Have you ever got someone to help you with a work project? What was it?
Have you ever had someone give you a haircut? How did it turn out?

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