causative verbs

Causative verbs

Have, get, make , let and help.

wHAT ARE CAUSATIVE VERBS?

Verbs that can show not only who does something but also who or what makes something happen. Basic Concept :

• You don't do the action
• Someone does the action

causative verbs usages

Paying for a Service (Have/Get): We use "have" or "get" to talk about paying someone to do something for us.Structure :

• Have/Get (any tense) + something + verb (past participle)

Examples:

• She had/got her hair dyed red last month.
• We're getting/having the living room painted next week.

• I'll have/get my groceries delivered this evening.
• We had/got the roof repaired after the storm.

causative verbs usages

Ask or want someone to do something for us (have): Structure :

• Have + someone + verb base form

Examples:

• I have the mechanic repair my car every six months
• I had my neighbor watch my dog while I was out of town.
• She had her friend pick up groceries on the way over.
• The coach will have the players practice for two hours before the game..

causative verbs usages

Convincing Someone to Do Something (Get): We use "get" when we successfully persuade someone to do something they might not have wanted to do initially. Example: She got him to try the new restaurant.Structure :

• Get (any tense) + someone+ to + verb base form

Examples:

• "He finally got his sister to apologize after she broke his favorite toy. "
• "We're trying to get our parents to allow us to go to the concert."
• "I'm going to get my friend to help me study for the exam."
• "She's been getting her husband to cook dinner more often lately."

causative verbs usages

Forcing Someone to Do Something (Make): We use "make" to show that we use power or pressure to get someone to do something. Structure :

• Make (any tense) + someone + verb base form

Examples:

• "The coach made the players practice harder."
• "She made her assistant redo the report because it contained errors."
• "His boss will make him stay late at the office if he does not finish on time."
• "Her silly story made her grandfather smile despite his worries."

causative verbs usages

Allowing Someone to Do Something (Let): We use "let" to show that we gave someone permission to do something. Structure :

• Let (any tense) + something + verb base form

Examples:

• "My parents let me stay up late to watch the movie."
• "The teacher lets us use our laptops for research during class."
• "She might let you borrow her car if you promise to be extra careful with it."
• "I would let you go to the party if you finish your homework first."

causative verbs usages

Helping Someone Do Something (Help): We use "help" to show that we assist someone in completing a task. Structure :

• Help (any tense) + something + verb base form

Examples:

• "My friend helped me with my homework."
• "My brother helps me clean my room every Saturday."
• "I will help you study for your exam tomorrow if you need it.."
• "The lifeguard helped the swimmer reach the shore."