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    Causative Verbs Make/ Have/ Get

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    The document discusses causative verbs in English such as let, make, have, get, and help. These verbs cause something else to happen by allowing, compelling, or assisting another person or thing to perform an action. Examples are provided for how each verb is used in sentences, including grammatical structures and forms involving base verb forms and past participles. Specific uses of related verbs like allow, permit, require, and force are also mentioned.

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    The document discusses causative verbs in English such as let, make, have, get, and help. These verbs cause something else to happen by allowing, compelling, or assisting another person or thing to perform an action. Examples are provided for how each verb is used in sentences, including grammatical structures and forms involving base verb forms and past participles. Specific uses of related verbs like allow, permit, require, and force are also mentioned.

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    The document discusses causative verbs in English such as let, make, have, get, and help. These verbs cause something else to happen by allowing, compelling, or assisting another person or thing to perform an action. Examples are provided for how each verb is used in sentences, including grammatical structures and forms involving base verb forms and past participles. Specific uses of related verbs like allow, permit, require, and force are also mentioned.

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    Let

    Make
    Have
    Get
    Help
     The English verbs let, make, have, get,
     and help are called causative verbs
     because they cause something else to
     happen.
     Here are some specific examples of
     how causative verbs work in English
     sentences.
     Examples:
     I don’t let my kids watch violent movies.
     Mary’s father won’t let my sister adopt a
    puppy because she’s allergic to dogs.
     Our boss doesn’t let us eat lunch at our
    desks; we have to eat in the cafeteria.
     Oops! I wasn’t paying attention while I was
    cooking, and I let the food burn.
     Please don’t let the cat drink all the milk.
     Remember: The past tense of let is also let;
    there is no change!
     Note: The verbs allow and permit are more
    formal ways to say “let.” However, with allow
    and permit, we use to + verb:
     • I don’t allow my kids to watch violent
    movies.
     • Our boss doesn’t permit us to eat lunch at
    our desks.
     Examples:
     After Billy broke the neighbor’s window, his
    parents made him pay for it.
     My ex-boyfriend loved sci-fi and made me
    watch every episode of his favorite show.
     The teacher made all the students rewrite
    their papers, because the first drafts were not
    acceptable.
     When using the verbs require and force, we
    must use to + verb.
     Examples:
     • The school requires the students to wear
     uniforms. (Require often implies that there is
    a rule)
     • The hijacker forced the pilots to take the
    plane in a different direction. (Force often
    implies violence, threats, or
     extremely strong pressure)
     Examples Structure # 1:
     Have + Person + Verb (Base Form)
     I’ll have my assistant call you to reschedule
    the appointment.
     The businessman had his secretary make
    copies of the report.
     Examples Structure # 2:
     Have + Thing + Verb (Past Participle)
     I’m going to have my hair cut tomorrow.
     We’re having our house painted this
    weekend.
     Bob had his teeth whitened; his smile looks
    great!
     My washing machine is broken; I need to
    have it repaired.
     I’m going to get / have my hair cut
    tomorrow.
     We’re getting / having our house painted
    this weekend.
     Bob got / had his teeth whitened; his smile
    looks great!
     My washing machine is broken; I need to
    get / have it repaired.
     Examples:
     How can we get all the employees to arrive
    on time?
     My husband hates housework; I can never
    get him to wash
     the dishes!
     I was nervous about eating sushi, but my
    brother got me to try it at a Japanese
    restaurant.
     You´ve got to get your students do the
    exam in less than 30 minutes.
     Grammatical structure:
     HELP + PERSON + VERB (base form)
     HELP + PERSON + TO + VERB
     After “help,” you can use “to” or not – both ways
    are correct.
     In general, the form without “to” is more
    common:
     • He helped me carry the boxes.
     • He helped me to carry the boxes.
     • Reading before bed helps me relax.
     • Reading before bed helps me to relax.
     Grammatical structures:
     1. LET + PERSON / THING + VERB (base form)
     2. MAKE + PERSON + VERB (base form)
     3. HAVE + PERSON + VERB (base form)
     4. HAVE + THING + PAST PARTICIPLE OF VERB
     5. GET + PERSON + TO + VERB
     6. HELP + PERSON + VERB (base form)
     7. HELP + PERSON + TO + VERB

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