Causative Verbs: Make, Have, Let, Get

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What are causative verbs?

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Causative verbs are verbs that indicate that one person causes another person to do something. Examples include 'make', 'have', 'let', and 'get'.

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What does the verb 'make' imply in causative constructions?

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The verb 'make' implies forcing or compelling someone to do something. For example, 'She made him cry' means she caused him to cry.

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What does the verb 'have' imply in causative constructions?

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The verb 'have' implies arranging for someone to do something. For example, 'I had my car washed' means I arranged for someone to wash my car.

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What does the verb 'let' imply in causative constructions?

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The verb 'let' implies allowing someone to do something. For example, 'She let him go to the party' means she allowed him to go.

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What does the verb 'get' imply in causative constructions?

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The verb 'get' implies persuading or convincing someone to do something. For example, 'I got him to help me' means I persuaded him to help.

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Complete the sentence: I am going to have my students _______________ an essay for next Friday.

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write

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Complete the sentence: My ex-boyfriend loved sci-fi and ___________ me watch every episode of his favorite show.

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MADE

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Complete the sentence: How did you get the doctor _____ a house call?

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to make

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Complete the sentence: I can never ___________ him to wash the dishes!

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GET

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Complete the sentence: My brother got me ____________ sushi at a Japanese restaurant.

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TO TRY