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Thanos Tj (Tj) Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Which is correct and why ? Is there a certain rule ?

How do you answer these questions and why ?

If there is a grammatical explanation/rule to the answer I'd like to know it

1.Did He fix that window ?

No,he had it done

Or

No,he didn't

2.Do I have to come early to help set up the party up ?

No,you needn't

Or

No,you haven't

  

Top answer

Did He fix that window ? No,he had it done This means that he arranged for someone else to fix it. The expression is 'to have something done'.

  • Did He fix that window ?
  • No,he had it done This means that he arranged for someone else to fix it.
  • The expression is 'to have something done'.
  • Or No,he didn't This is a correct answer.
  • It is a short form of the long answer 'No, he didn't fix the window'.
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1.Did He fix that window ?

No,he had it done This means that he arranged for someone else to fix it. The expression is 'to have something done'.

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No,he didn't This is a correct answer. It is a short form of the long answer 'No, he didn't fix the window'.

2.Do I have to come early to help set up the party up ?

No,you needn't

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Thanks for the answer.On the second question my book has ( needn't ) as the correct answer but why

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