Flashcards on Causative Verbs: Have and Get

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What does the causative (have/get) indicate in English?

It indicates that one person causes another person to do something (causes someone to perform an action).

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Grammar: Causatives

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Card 1

Question: What does the causative (have/get) indicate in English?

Answer: It indicates that one person causes another person to do something (causes someone to perform an action).

Card 2

Question: How is the causative formed with 'have'? Write the structure.

Answer: have + object + base form of the verb. Example: I'll have you [do].

Card 3

Question: Give an example with 'have' using 'deliver sandwiches'.

Answer: We had someone deliver sandwiches at noon.

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Question: How is the causative formed with 'get'? Write the structure.

Answer: get + object + infinitive (to + verb). Example: I'll get someone to help you.

Card 5

Question: Give an example with 'get' using 'my brother' and 'help you'.

Answer: We finally got my brother to help you.

Card 6

Question: Analyze the question: Have we had anyone confirm the time the meeting starts? Which causative is used and what verb form follows it?

Answer: 'Have' is used: have + object (anyone) + base form (confirm).

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Question: Correct the error: "I'll have my assistant to call you." Why is it incorrect?

Answer: It's incorrect because with 'have', the infinitive (to) is not used. It should be: I'll have my assistant call you.

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Question: Correct the error: "I'll get my brother help you." Why is it incorrect?

Answer: It's incorrect because with 'get', you must use an infinitive with 'to': I'll get my brother to help you.

Card 9

Question: Which verb is used to indicate obligation in causative structures (as mentioned in the content)?

Answer: Make (the causative 'make' indicates obligation).

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Question: Which verb is used to indicate permission in causative structures (as mentioned in the content)?

Answer: Let ('let' indicates permission).