Causatives

Causatives

1. what are they?

   • a causative is an adjective of any type that produces an effect or expresses an effect
     • We use a causative verb when we want to talk about something that someone else did for us or for another person
       • example: tom got his client to agree to the terms of the contract
       • example: this bank does not allow companies to get new loans

2. passive causatives

   • a passive causative is used when the focus is on the thing instead of the person. When you combine them together, you are essentially saying someone caused something to be done
     • example: rose has her hair cut

3. active causatives

   • causative verbs are used when one thing or person causes another thing or person to do something
     • example: mary has george climb the tree

4. causative verbs

   • a causative verb is a verb used to indicate that some person or thing makes—or helps to make—something happen
     • example: let, make, have and get
       • mom let me drive my bicycle
       • mom made me clean my room
       • I had my dad check on the bicycle
       • i couldnt get my dad to fix my bicycle