Flashcards on Causative Verbs: Have and Get
Causative Verbs: Have and Get – A Comprehensive Student Guide
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Grammar: Causatives
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Card 1
Question: What does the English causative (have/get) indicate?
Answer: It indicates that one person causes another person to perform an action.
Card 2
Question: How is the causative with 'have' formed? Write the structure.
Answer: have + object + base form of the verb. Example: I'll have you [do].
Card 3
Question: Give an example using 'have' with 'deliver sandwiches'.
Answer: We had someone deliver sandwiches at noon.
Card 4
Question: How is the causative with 'get' formed? Write the structure.
Answer: get + object + infinitive (to + verb). Example: I'll get someone to help you.
Card 5
Question: Give an example using 'get' with '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).
Card 7
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.
Card 8
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'. It should be: 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).
Card 10
Question: Which verb is used to indicate permission in causative structures (as mentioned in the content)?
Answer: Let ('let' indicates permission).