The causative HAVE/GET

The causative HAVE/GET

1. WHAT?

   • It means that the subject caused the action to happen, but didn't do it themselves

2. When use it?

   • Use a causative verb when you want to talk about something that someone else did for us or for another person.

3. HAVE

   • Have something done
     • Structure
       • Subject + have + object + past participle.
         • Example: I had my car washed.
     • It´s often used for services.
   • Have someone do something
     • Who did the thing
     • Structure
       • Subject + have + person + infinitive
         • Example: The doctor will have the nurse call the patients

4. GET

   • Get something done
     • Structure
       • Subject + get + object + past participle
         • Example: The students get their essays checked.
     • Less formal
   • Get someone to do something
     • Persuade(someone) to do something
     • Structure
       • Get + someone + to + infinitive
         • Example: I got the cleaner to clean under the cupboards.

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