Have: Auxiliary or main verb

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Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences using a form of 'have' to keep the same meaning.

Exercise 3: Rewrite the sentences using a form of 'have' to keep the same meaning.

Transform each sentence using an appropriate form of 'have'. Do NOT use contractions (e.g., use 'have', not '’ve'). Pay attention to tense, voice, and meaning.

1

I paid a mechanic to fix my car. ⇒ I fixed.

2

I'm glad that I met you last night. ⇒ I'm glad you last night.

3

I will write the report next Monday. ⇒ I the report by Tuesday.

4

We got married in 2011. ⇒ We since 2011.

5

The police believe the murderer used a pair of scissors to kill the victim. ⇒ The murderer a pair of scissors to kill the victim.

6

We started talking 2 hours ago. ⇒ We for two hours.

7

She left before I arrived at the restaurant. ⇒ When I arrived at the restaurant she .

8

Perhaps they arrived on the first train this morning. ⇒ They on the first train this morning.

9

Is it necessary that you pick up your sister at the station? ⇒ got to pick up your sister at the station?

10

I'm sure it was a terrible experience. ⇒ It a terrible experience.