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慢速英语:Everyday Grammar: Are Causatives Making You Crazy?

Source: VOA    2015-08-08   English BBS   Favorite  
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causative – adj. making something happen or exist : causing something

base form – n. the base form of a verb is the simplest form, without a special ending (or suffix). It's the form that appears in dictionary entries.

infinitive form – n. English the infinitive form of a verb is usually used with to (“I asked him to go”) except with modal verbs like should and could (“He should go”) and certain other verbs like see and hear (“I saw him go”).

persuade - v. to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons

Now it’s your turn. Write a sentence using make, have, or get as a causative and we’ll give you feedback in the comments section.

Reference
Subject Causative Verb Object Verb Form
Maya made the dog sit down
Anup had May walk the dog.
May got Anup to buy her ice cream.



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