Pre-ba English: L3.08 - Verb Patterns & Causatives

Increasingly, people are being encouraged _____ (be aware) of consumer items which are produced using child labour.

• to be aware
• being aware

Despite closing the factory in Italy and relocating it to Vietnam, the company denies _____ (make) the decision lightly and claims it had no choice.

• making
• to make

We must remember _____ (raise) the subject of natural resources at the meeting. This may be our last chance to discuss it before the project starts.

• to raise
• raising

Because of climate change, the government is encouraging us _____ (reflect) on the way we lead our lives and make changes to save energy.

• to reflect
• reflecting

The photographers only stopped _____ (chase) the politician once he was inside his own house.

• to chase
• chasing

I remember (suggest) that we should write an article about child labour and multinational companies but I don’t remember (offer) to do it myself!

• suggesting

• offering

Causatives: complete the sentence

The instructor had Amy________the driving test again. (take)

• taking

• to take

• take

Causatives: Complete the sentence.

Michael got Trent ______ in their lunch order. (call)

• to call

• called

• call

Passive causatives: which are correct?

• 
  Have you ever gotten someone to take care of your pet?

• 
  Have you ever had someone take care of your pet?

• 
  Have you ever got someone take care of your pet?

• 
  Have you ever has someone take care of your pet?

Multinational companies obviously dislike _____ (be) linked to environmental disasters as it creates a very bad public image.