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Get Something Done Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)

This multiple-choice question set evaluates students' understanding of active vs. passive voice in English commands, reporting completed actions, and expressing necessity or obligation in various tenses. It covers causative constructions, future perfect tense, and the use of past participle verbs in 'get' constructions.

Quiz Instructions

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1. Your hair is a mess. You should .....

Explanations: Option C) Get your hair cut is the correct answer because it uses the "get something done" construction, which is a common and grammatically correct way to express that an action needs to be performed on someone or something. This phrase indicates that you should have your hair cut by a professional.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. The verb "cutted" is not standard English; the correct form is "cut." Additionally, it's passive and less common than using "get something done."
Option B: Incorrect. This option uses a passive voice construction ("be cut") which is not as natural or commonly used in this context.
Option C: Correct. Uses the "get something done" construction, indicating an action needs to be performed on you (your hair).
Option D: Incorrect. This option incorrectly places "be cut" before "your hair," making it grammatically incorrect and awkward.

2. Her room needs .....

Explanations: The sentence "Her room needs ...." is an example of a situation where the passive voice construction with the infinitive "to be painted" is appropriate to express that the action of painting has not yet been performed on her room. This form indicates necessity or obligation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Uses the passive voice and infinitive form, indicating a need for an action to be done.
Option B: Incorrect. "Been painted" is in the past participle form, which does not fit the context of expressing a future or ongoing necessity.
Option C: Incorrect. "To be paint" is grammatically incorrect; it should end with "ed" to indicate passive voice.
Option D: Incorrect. At least one correct option exists (A).

3. He ..... his photos ..... for the magazine cover yesterday.

Explanations: The sentence "He got his photos taken for the magazine cover yesterday" correctly uses the past tense of "get," which is "got," followed by the past participle "taken." This construction indicates that someone else took the photos, and he had them done.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Uses proper past tense for "get" and correct verb form for "take."
Option B: Incorrect. Using "getting" is present continuous, not suitable here.
Option C: Incorrect. "Get" in base form does not match the context of a completed action.
Option D: Incorrect. "Gets" is present tense and doesn't fit the past context.

4. Choose the option that completes the sentence with suitable active or passive verb forms.This house ..... in 1970 by my grandfather.

Explanations: The sentence uses the passive voice, indicating that the subject (this house) is acted upon by an agent (my grandfather). The correct form should include a past participle verb and the auxiliary verb "was" to indicate the past tense. Therefore, "Was built" is the appropriate choice.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Built - Active voice, incorrect.
Option B: Has built - Present perfect, incorrect.
Option C: Was built - Correct past passive form.
Option D: Were built - Incorrect subject-verb agreement and tense.

5. She has got a bad toothache, She ..... in a week.

Explanations: The sentence "She has got a bad toothache, She will have it removed in a week." uses the future simple tense ("will have") to indicate an intended action that is planned for the near future. This aligns with the context of the situation where the speaker is expressing that the toothache issue will be resolved by having the tooth removed within a week.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect as "had it removed" uses past simple, which does not fit the future context.
Option B: Correct as "will have it removed" indicates a planned action for the near future.
Option C: Incorrect as "get it removed" is in present tense and implies an ongoing or habitual action, not a future one.
Option D: Incorrect as "have it removed" uses present simple, which does not fit the future context.

6. Jack ..... on the train last week.

Explanations: Option B is correct because "had his wallet stolen" uses the past perfect tense, which indicates an action completed before another past action (in this case, the time last week). This structure accurately conveys that Jack's wallet was stolen prior to some other event mentioned or implied.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. "Got his wallet stole" is a contraction and grammatically incorrect.
Option B: Correct as explained above.
Option C: Incorrect. "Got his wallet steal" lacks the past tense, making it grammatically wrong.
Option D: Not applicable since Option B is correct.

7. Many young people today .....

Explanations: The correct answer is C) Have their nose pierced. This sentence uses the present perfect tense with a passive voice construction, which is appropriate for describing an action that has been completed at some point in the past and its effect on the current state. The subject "many young people" requires the plural verb form "have," and the passive voice is indicated by "their nose pierced."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect due to singular verb form ("has") and incorrect pronoun agreement.
Option B: Incorrect because it uses a simple past tense, which does not fit the context of an action that has ongoing effects.
Option C: Correct as explained above.
Option D: Incorrect for the same reasons as Option A and B.

8. "Get something done" is a:

Explanations: "Get something done" is a causative structure in English. It indicates that someone causes an action to be completed by another person or entity, often implying the use of external resources or effort beyond oneself.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. "Get something done" uses a causative construction where the subject is causing an action to be performed.
Option B: Incorrect. It is not a question form but rather a statement or command structure.
Option C: Incorrect. There is no passive voice involved as the focus is on the causation of an action, not its state of being acted upon.
Option D: Incorrect. It does not indicate future tense; it can be used in various tenses depending on context.

9. He ..... his assistant ..... him print the report.

Explanations: The sentence uses the structure "get something done," where "get" is used in its past tense form, "got." The infinitive "to help" follows to indicate what was done. This construction implies that he caused his assistant to perform an action (printing the report).

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect because "helped" is not in its base form required for this structure.
Option B: Incorrect as "get" should be in past tense and "helping" does not fit the infinitive requirement.
Option C: Correct. Uses past tense "got" and the infinitive "to help."
Option D: Incorrect because "gets" is present tense, while the sentence requires past tense.

10. These trousers are much too loose.

Explanations: Option B is correct because "taken in" means to make clothing tighter by pulling it in at the sides, which directly addresses the issue of the trousers being too loose.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Irrelevant to fixing loose trousers.
Option B: Correct. "Taken in" means to make clothing tighter by pulling it in at the sides, addressing the issue of looseness.
Option C: Incorrect. Mending typically refers to repairing a tear or hole, not adjusting fit.
Option D: Irrelevant to fixing loose trousers.

11. We can have .....

Explanations: Option B) "A new logo designed" is correct because it uses the passive voice form, indicating that a new logo will be created without specifying who performs the action. This aligns with the phrase "We can have," suggesting an ability or permission to get something done.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect as it suggests creating a new logo actively, which doesn't fit the passive voice required by the context.
Option B: Correct for reasons explained above.
Option C: Incorrect grammatically and does not fit the passive voice needed.
Option D: Incorrect as Option B is valid.

12. He ..... his friend ..... the room for the meeting.

Explanations: The correct answer is C) Got / to clean. This sentence uses the structure "get" followed by an object and a purpose infinitive ("to clean"). It indicates that he arrived at the room with the intention or action of cleaning it for the meeting.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. "Got" is used correctly, but "cleaning" should be an infinitive starting with "to".
Option B: Incorrect. Same reason as Option A.
Option C: Correct. Uses the proper structure for getting something done.
Option D: Incorrect. "Gets" is in present tense, but past tense "Got" is needed to match with "his friend".

13. Complete the sentence:"We needed new bookshleves, so we got ..... to make them"

Explanations: Carpenters specialize in the construction and repair of wooden structures, including bookshelves. Therefore, they are the most appropriate choice for making new bookshelves.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Electricians work with electrical systems and do not typically construct furniture.
Option B: Mechanics repair vehicles and machinery, not wooden structures like bookshelves.
Option C: Carpenters are skilled in woodworking and can make custom bookshelves as needed.
Option D: IT experts focus on technology and computer systems, which is unrelated to carpentry or furniture making.

14. We ..... our roof ..... before the rainy season starts.

Explanations: The correct answer is D) Will get / fixed. This option uses the future tense "will get" to indicate a planned action, and "fixed" as the past participle form of the verb "fix," which correctly completes the passive voice construction. The sentence structure implies that the action will be completed before the rainy season starts.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect use of present tense for a future action and missing preposition.
Option B: Incorrect use of past tense for a future action and missing preposition.
Option C: Uses infinitive form "to fix" which is not appropriate in this context.
Option D: Correct use of future tense and passive voice.

15. They arrested him last week.

Explanations: Option C is correct because it accurately reflects the original sentence "They arrested him last week" in passive voice, maintaining the same meaning and time reference.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. Changes the subject to "He," which alters the meaning.
Option B: Incorrect. The sentence structure is wrong, and it introduces a new subject "me."
Option C: Correct. Maintains the passive voice and time reference of the original sentence.
Option D: Incorrect. Option C is valid.

16. I ..... my room ..... because it was messy.

Explanations: The sentence "I got my room cleaned because it was messy" is correct because "got" in this context means "managed to do," and "cleaned" is the past tense of "clean." This structure indicates that the speaker managed or decided to clean their room.

Option Analysis:

Option A: "Got / cleaning" - Incorrect because "cleaning" is a gerund (a verb form used as a noun) and does not fit grammatically here.
Option B: "Got / cleaned" - Correct for the reasons explained above.
Option C: "Gets / cleaned" - Incorrect because "gets" is in the present tense, which doesn't match with the past context implied by "cleaned."
Option D: "Get / cleaning" - Same issue as Option A; "cleaning" is a gerund and does not fit.

17. What does this sentence mean? She got her hair cut.

Explanations: The sentence "She got her hair cut" implies that someone else performed the haircut on her, not that she did it herself. This is a common usage of the verb "get" in English to indicate receiving an action from another person.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. The sentence does not suggest she cut her own hair.
Option B: Correct. This accurately reflects that someone else performed the haircut on her.
Option C: Incorrect. There is no indication of future action in the sentence.
Option D: Incorrect. Option B is correct.

18. My dog doesn't have as much energy as usual. I think I'll pop down to the vet and .....

Explanations: Option B "Have the dog checked" is correct because it uses the passive voice form of the verb "to get," which is appropriate in this context to indicate that an action will be performed on the subject (the dog) by someone else (the vet). This construction emphasizes the action without specifying who performs it, making it a natural and grammatically sound choice.

Option Analysis:

Option A: "Get checked the dog" is incorrect because it lacks proper verb conjugation and word order. The correct form should use "have" or "get" with an object complement.
Option C: "Getting the dog checked" is grammatically incorrect as it uses a gerund (getting) incorrectly in this context, which does not fit naturally into the sentence structure.
Option D: "None of the above" is incorrect because Option B is correct and fits the context well.

19. I will have my flat ..... tomorrow.

Explanations: The sentence "I will have my flat ... tomorrow" requires a past participle form of the verb to indicate that the painting is completed before the action of having the flat takes place. The correct answer, "Painted," fits this requirement as it shows the completion of the painting.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Painted - Correct. Indicates the painting is finished by tomorrow.
Option B: Paint - Incorrect. This is an infinitive form and does not fit grammatically in this context.
Option C: Painting - Incorrect. This is a gerund and does not indicate completion of the action.
Option D: None of the above - Incorrect. Option A is correct.

20. Which of the following has the same meaning as "I got my phone fixed" ?

Explanations: Option A correctly conveys that someone else performed the repair on the speaker's phone, which aligns with "I got my phone fixed."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Indicates a third party repaired the phone.
Option B: Incorrect. Implies the speaker performed the repair themselves.
Option C: Incorrect. Contradicts "I got my phone fixed" by suggesting the phone is still broken.
Option D: Incorrect. Indicates a new purchase, not a repair.

21. I painted my house three months ago.

Explanations: The sentence "I painted my house three months ago" indicates an action that was completed in the past but does not specify who performed the task. Therefore, Option A ("I painted it myself") is a possible correct answer as it aligns with the information given.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Possible; the speaker could have done the painting themselves.
Option B: Possible; someone else could have painted the house and the speaker paid for the service.
Option C: Both A and B are possible, making this option correct if both scenarios are true.
Option D: Incorrect; at least one of the other options is valid based on the given sentence.

22. I haven't ..... my hair coloured since December. I've decided I can accept that I'm going grey.

Explanations: "Have" is the correct answer because it properly forms a perfect tense in English, which is used to indicate an action that started in the past and continues into the present. The sentence "I haven't had my hair coloured since December" uses the present perfect tense with "have not" (haven't) followed by the past participle of the verb "colour," which is "coloured." This structure indicates a completed action with ongoing consequences.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Get - Incorrect. "Get" does not form a proper perfect tense in this context.
Option B: Done - Incorrect. While "done" can be used, it is less common and natural in this sentence structure compared to "had."
Option C: Had - Correct. This forms the present perfect tense correctly: "I haven't had my hair coloured..."
Option D: Have - Incorrect. While "have" is part of the correct construction, it alone does not complete the sentence properly.

23. Choose the correct verb:8. Scientists are ..... some research into new medicines.

Explanations: The verb "doing" is the correct choice because it accurately conveys that scientists are actively engaged in the process of researching new medicines. The phrase "are doing research" is a common and appropriate way to express ongoing scientific investigation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Giving - Incorrect, as giving implies transferring something rather than conducting an activity.
Option B: Doing - Correct, as it means actively carrying out the research.
Option C: Having - Incorrect, as having suggests possession or existence but not active engagement in the process.
Option D: Putting - Incorrect, as putting implies placing something rather than performing an action.
Option E: Taking - Incorrect, as taking can imply receiving or starting a task but is less precise for ongoing research activity.

24. Every summer we ..... our room .....

Explanations: The correct answer is C) Get/painted. This follows the "get something done" construction, where 'get' is used as an auxiliary verb to indicate a completed action that has resulted in a state change ('painted'). The past participle form of the verb (painted) is used after 'get'.

Option Analysis:

Option A: "Get/paint" uses present tense, which does not fit the context of a completed action.
Option B: "Got/painted" could be correct in some contexts but is redundant as 'get' alone can imply completion with the past participle.
Option C: "Get/painted" correctly uses 'get' to initiate the action and 'painted' as its past participle form, indicating a completed state change.
Option D: "None of the above" is incorrect since option C is valid.

25. Which sentence means the same as "I got my bike repaired" ?

Explanations: Option D, "Someone repaired my bike for me," means the same as "I got my bike repaired." Both sentences indicate that the speaker's bike was fixed by another person without them having to do it themselves.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This sentence suggests a problem (the bike is broken), which does not match the original statement about getting something done.
Option B: This implies the speaker did the repair, contradicting "got it repaired" where someone else likely performed the task.
Option C: This indicates a need for future action, not completion of an action as in the original statement.
Option D: Correct. It conveys that the bike was fixed by another person, aligning with "got my bike repaired."

26. It's correct?I am have the grass cut get

Explanations: The sentence "I am have the grass cut get" is grammatically incorrect. The correct form using the "get something done" structure would be "I am having the grass cut." This demonstrates a misunderstanding of how to properly use the passive voice with the verb "have."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. The sentence is indeed false and grammatically incorrect.
Option B: Incorrect. The sentence does not follow proper grammar rules for the "get something done" structure.
Option C: Incorrect. Not all options are correct.
Option D: Incorrect. There is a clear and single correct answer.

27. Lt is generally said that Christmas is too commercialisedChristmas ..... too commercialised.

Explanations: The claimed correct answer is Option A: "Christmas is said to be." This option maintains the passive voice structure of the original statement, which is appropriate for conveying a commonly held belief without assigning it to any specific individual or group. The other options are incorrect because they either change the sentence structure (Option B) or introduce unnecessary complexity (Options C and D).

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Maintains passive voice and conveys a commonly held belief.
Option B: Incorrect. Changes the sentence to an active voice, which is not appropriate for this context.
Option C: Incorrect. Introduces unnecessary complexity by stating all options are correct when they are not.
Option D: Incorrect. Indicates none of the options are correct, but Option A is indeed correct.

28. We ..... at the moment.

Explanations: "Are having the house painted" is correct because it indicates an action that is currently in progress and being carried out by someone else. The present continuous tense with "having done" (present continuous passive) is used to describe a situation where something is happening now, but not necessarily by the subject.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This sentence is in the past tense and describes an action that has already been completed. It does not fit the context of an ongoing action.
Option B: This uses a passive voice construction but is in the simple present tense, which does not indicate an ongoing action at this moment.
Option C: This is correct as it indicates an ongoing passive action being performed by someone else right now.
Option D: This uses a passive voice construction but is in the simple present tense, which does not indicate an ongoing action at this moment.

29. We ask someone to check the accounts every month. We ..... every month.

Explanations: Option B is correct because it uses the passive voice, which is appropriate when the subject (we) does not perform the action directly but rather has the accounts checked by someone else every month. This structure emphasizes the regularity and the fact that the checking is done for us.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Active voice, implies we do it ourselves.
Option B: Passive voice, correct as it indicates accounts are checked by someone else regularly.
Option C: Past tense, incorrect for a regular monthly action.
Option D: Incorrect as Option B is valid.

30. What are those workmen doing in your garden? ..... Oh, we .....

Explanations: The sentence "What are those workmen doing in your garden? ..... Oh, we ...." is an example of the present continuous tense used to describe an action that is happening now and involves a temporary state. The correct answer is A) Are having a garage built because it uses the present continuous form "are having" which indicates an ongoing action involving a temporary state (having something done). This construction is appropriate for describing what workmen are currently doing in the garden.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Uses present continuous tense to describe an ongoing action.
Option B: Incorrect. Past tense does not fit the context of something happening now.
Option C: Incorrect. Active verb form does not indicate having something done.
Option D: Incorrect. None of the above is wrong since option A is correct.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the causative structure in English Grammar?

The causative structure in English Grammar involves using verbs like 'get' or 'have' to indicate that someone else performs an action. For example, "She got her clothes altered" means she had someone else alter her clothes.

How does the passive voice relate to the concept of 'Get Something Done'?

The passive voice is used in 'Get Something Done' constructions to emphasize what happens rather than who performs the action. For instance, "The report will be written by the team" focuses on the report being written.

Can you use different tenses in 'Get Something Done' constructions?

Yes, various tenses can be used. For example, "We are getting the project done by next week" uses the present continuous tense to indicate an ongoing action with a future result.

What is the difference between 'Get Something Done' and passive voice?

While both involve actions performed by others, 'Get Something Done' often implies a specific action or task being completed. Passive voice, on the other hand, focuses more on the action itself rather than who performs it.

How can I practice using 'Get Something Done' constructions effectively?

Practice by creating sentences that describe tasks being completed by others. For example, "The house will be painted next month" or "We are getting the report finished today." This helps in understanding and applying the concept in different contexts.

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