Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
A: Our house needs painting.
B: You can _____ a company paint it.

• A. get
• B. have
• C. ask
• D. tell

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

have

In the given dialogues, 'B' suggests 'A' to make a company do his/her house's painting. Thus, the answer must mean 'make someone/something act in a particular way'.

Option A is incorrect. 'get' means 'cause to be in a particular situation or state'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning for the correct answer and is incorrect.

Option B is correct. 'have' means 'make someone/something act in a particular way'. Thus, it has the correct meaning and is the correct answer.

Option C is incorrect. 'ask' means 'make a request or demand about someone or something'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning for the correct answer and is incorrect.

Option D is incorrect. 'tell' means 'express in words'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning for the correct answer and is incorrect.