The causative

The causative

have and get

the causative

We use the causative to talk about something that someone did for us or for another person. It is often used for services.Example:A janitor cleaned my house.I had my house cleaned by a janitor. (caustive) A barber cuts Paul's hair. Paul has his hair cut by a barber. (causative)

Have + object + past participle

Examples: I had my car washed. Julie will have her house painted.

GET + OBJECT + PAST PARTICIPLE

This construction means the same as the "have" one, but it's more informal. Examples: I'll get my computer repaired next week. My sister got her nails done.

Have someone do something (have + person + infinitive)

We can also use the construction "have + person + infinitive". This is very similar to the previous forms, but this time we say who does/did/will do the action for us. Examples: I had my brother do my homework. Claire will have Sophie write her an essay

Get someone to do something (get + person + to + infinitive)

This construction means the same as the previou one, but it's more informal. Sometimes, this form give us the feeling that we convinced someone to do the action. Examples: I got my dad to buy me a new skateboard. I will get my cousin to do the dishes.

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