Understanding Passive Causative Structures

In this video, Alex introduces the concept of the passive causative, an advanced grammar structure. He explains it using examples like a car breakdown, a haircut, and a dental checkup. The passive causative involves getting something done by someone else, and Alex details its structure, including the use of modals for advice. The video concludes with a quiz to test understanding.

What does the term 'broke down' refer to in the context of the car?

• The car was painted.

• The car was sold.

• The car stopped working.

• The car was stolen.

In the passive causative structure, who performs the action?

• An agent

• The object

• The subject

• The verb

Which of the following is a correct example of passive causative?

• I will fix the car tomorrow.

• The car fixes itself.

• I had the car fixed by a mechanic.

• I fixed the car myself.

What is the role of a modal in passive causative when giving advice?

• To remove the agent

• To suggest an action

• To emphasize the subject

• To change the tense

Which sentence correctly uses a modal in passive causative?

• You can it fixed.

• You will it fixed.

• You might have it fixed.

• You must it fixed.

In the example 'You should get it cut', what does 'it' refer to?

• The mechanic

• The teeth

• The hair

• The car

What is implied when the 'by' phrase is omitted in passive causative?

• The action is done by the subject.

• The action is done by the object.

• The action is done by an understood agent.

• The action is not done at all.

Which of the following is an example of passive causative without a 'by' phrase?

• I had my car fixed by a mechanic.

• I got my hair cut.

• I will fix my car.

• I am cutting my hair.

What should you do if your teeth hurt, according to the passive causative example?

• Have them looked at by a dentist.

• Ignore the pain.

• Brush them more often.

• Fix them yourself.

In the sentence 'You should have them looked at', what does 'them' refer to?

• The hair

• The mechanic

• The car

• The teeth