Passive Causative Verbs ~ Advanced English Grammar Lesson

This lesson from the Learning Depot covers the passive causative, focusing on the verbs make, have, let, and get. It explains how these verbs are used in passive structures, highlighting the differences between be-passive and get-passive forms. The lesson also discusses when to use passive causative, emphasizing the importance of the object receiving the action. Examples are provided to illustrate the transformation from active to passive causative sentences.

Which causative verb follows the be-passive structure?

• Make

• Have

• Let

• Get

In a causative sentence, who performs the action of the main verb?

• The sentence predicate

• The main verb itself

• The object of the causative verb

• The subject of the causative verb

What is the role of the 'by phrase' in a passive sentence?

• It changes the tense of the verb

• It indicates the agent performing the action

• It modifies the subject

• It introduces the main verb

How does the meaning of 'get' change from active to passive causative?

• From persuading to allowing

• From suggesting to demanding

• From ordering to requesting

• From convincing to indicating a service

Which verb is used in the passive causative to imply a service is done?

• Have

• Make

• Let

• Get

What structure does 'let' follow in the passive causative?

• Active causative

• Imperative passive

• Get-passive

• Be-passive

In the passive causative, what is often implied rather than stated?

• The agent performing the action

• The causative verb

• The tense of the sentence

• The main verb