The causative

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What is the causative form in English?

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The causative form is used to indicate that someone causes something to happen, often involving another person performing an action for the subject.

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What does 'have something done' mean?

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It means to arrange for someone else to do something for you, like having your hair cut or your car fixed.

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Is 'I got my hair cut' correct?

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Yes, 'I got my hair cut' is correct because 'get' can be used in this structure.

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Which is correct: 'I had my car fixed' or 'I got my car fix'?

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The correct sentence is 'I had my car fixed.'

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Fill in the blank: I __________ (fix) my phone because the screen was broken.

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got my phone fixed.

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What does 'got someone to help' mean?

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It means to persuade or arrange for someone to assist you.

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Complete the sentence: He __________ (help) his friend move to a new apartment.

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got his friend to help.

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What is the correct form: 'gets her hair cut' or 'had her hair cutted'?

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The correct form is 'gets her hair cut.'

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What is the difference between 'have' and 'get' in causative sentences?

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'Have' is often used for more formal situations, while 'get' is more informal.

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What is an example of using 'have something done'?

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I had my house painted.