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Causative: have/get something done
Nuria Rodríguez Lópe
Created on July 6, 2024
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CAUSATIVE:get/have sth done
subject + get/have + object + past participle
Teacher Nuria
When do we use the causative? a)This structure is used when we want to express actions that other people perform for us. b)Things we experience (usually negative)
a) Susie is having her bike fixed. b) Susie had her bike stolen.
Teacher Nuria
Form
a) subject + present continuous + object + past participle She is having her bike fixed b) subject + past simple + object + past participle We had the house painted last month. c) subject + past perfect + object + past participle They have had the carpets cleaned. d) subject + future simple + object + past participle I will have my hair cut before I go on holiday.
Teacher Nuria
Your turn
Choose the right option
Teacher Nuria
Choose the right option