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1. Make.

   • Force or compel someone to do something.
   • Grammatical structure: MAKE + PERSON + VERB (base form).
     • She made her children do their homework before going to bed.
       • His grandmother made her grandson send a postcard to his parents.
         • Their parents made the boys clean the house after the party.

2. Causative verbs are: Make, Get, Have, Let and Help.

3. What is a causative verb? Is called causative verb because it cause something else happend.

4. Get.

   • Arrange for someone to do something.
   • Grammatical structure: GET + PERSON + TO + VERB.
     • I"ll get the architect to modify the plans.
       • The teacher got the children to tidy up the classroom.
         • The old lady got the boy next door to mow her lawn.

5. Have.

   • HAVE + THING + PAST PARTICIPLE.
     • I need to have a photograph taken for my new passport.
       • They had their house painted before putting it up for sale.
         • My car has broken down; I need to have it repaired.
   • Ask or request somebody to do something.
   • HAVE + PERSON + VERB (base form)
     • I’ll have my assistant call you to confirm the date.
       • The architect had his secretary make copies of the plans.
         • The surgeon had the nurse take the patient's temperature.

6. Help.

   • Assist someone, or make it possible or easier for them to do something.
   • Grammatical structure: HELP + PERSON/THING + VERB (base form).
     • The dictionary helped him understand the meaning.
     • Intensive preparation helped the athlete win the race.
     • Her new glasses help the old lady read more easily.

7. Let.

   • Permit or allow something to happen.
   • Grammatical structure: LET + PERSON/THING + VERB (base form).
     • Eva’s father won’t let her drive his car.
       • You shouldn’t let your children watch unsuitable programmes.
         • Tom was careful not to let the dog sit on the sofa.