Learn how to use the verbs "get", "have", "make" and "let".
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Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 06/19/2014 - 10:22
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A good introduction to basic causative verbs, "make", "let", "go..to" and "have".
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Wed, 11/02/2016 - 01:21 -
An excellent video lesson on the use of causative verbs 'to have (something done)' and 'to get (something done)'. The teacher goes through examples very clearly, using a marker on the slides so you can always see where you are in the lesson. There are test sentences at the end to check your understanding, which the teacher then goes through with you.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 08/22/2014 - 03:34 -
The causative is a common structure in English. It is used when one thing or person causes another thing or person to do something. This page will explain how causatives are formed, and how to use them. There are several exercises for practice. The exercise answers are available, if you can't seem to get a question right.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 12/05/2011 - 08:48 -
A detailed video lesson that goes through all the uses and meaning of the causative (have/ get something done). The teacher is very clear and goes through everything at a good pace for students to follow and understand.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 08/22/2014 - 03:26 -
explains how to use the verb "have" in the causative form. This is similar to the passive voice.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 04/21/2011 - 09:46 -
This lesson explains how to use the verbs "get," "had" and "make" in causative sentences. That is, when you cause something to happen by request or by force. An excellent resource for students who enjoy learning grammar details. There are also two exercises for you to complete after watching the video.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 07/18/2011 - 17:42 -
Learn about the causative, and how to use “have” and “get” when talking about actions that were performed for you or to you, in this grammar lesson.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 12/30/2011 - 07:48 -
Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals contains a series of movie segments and activities to assess or practice grammar points through fun, challenging exercises. Look at this clip from the classic comedy, The Money Pit. There is also a lesson plan, printable worksheets with an answer key for each activity, and tips to develop your own grammar activities. It is excellent for practicing causative verbs - make, let, get, have.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 08/22/2014 - 03:15 -
What is the difference between someone making you do something and someone having you do something? Is it correct to say “He made me clean my room” or “He made me to clean my room”? In this lesson, I look at a very common active causative verb structure with the verbs make, have, let, get, and help. Check out the lesson and check your understanding with the quiz.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 06/19/2014 - 10:43
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Watch the slide show and see all the causative verbs (make, get, have.has,cause,let,help) and their forms when using with and without an agent.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Thu, 06/19/2014 - 10:48 -
The term causative verb is not used very much in EFL teaching. But it does start to appear when you get to certificate exam levels, when it refers almost exclusively to that same 'have something done' construction. This is a great site that goes through what constitutes a causative verb and how many of them there are! There are lots of practice quizzes / exercises.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Fri, 08/22/2014 - 03:08 -
Do you know how to construct the passive voice? Do you understand causative sentences? Then you need to watch this video which combines the two for when you want to discuss causation in the past tense. There are two exericses for you to complete after watching the video.
Category:Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 07/18/2011 - 17:43 -
Do you know how to construct the passive voice? Do you understand gerunds? Then you might be interested in this video. This is a very detailed grammar explanation about the use of gerund causatives in the passive voice which three exercises for you to practice after watching.
Status: PublishedUpdated date: Mon, 12/05/2011 - 09:21
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