RULES OF CAUSATIVE VERBS
| Rule | Example |
|---|---|
| I. Causative verbs show that someone causes another person to do something. | She had him repair the car. |
| 2. The main causative verbs: HAVE, GET, MAKE, LET, HELP. | |
| 3. "Have + object + base verb" = you arrange for someone to do something. | had the mechdnic check my car. |
| 4, "Have + object past participle" = someone performs service for you. | I had my hair cut. |
| 5. Use "HAVE someone do something" for authority or instructions. | She had her assistant send the email. |
| 6. Use "HAVE something done" for services or tasks performed by an other. | He hod his watch repaired. |
| 7. "GET + object + to + verb" = persuade/convince someone to do something. | got hirn to join the team. |
| 8. "Get object * past participle" = arrange for something to be done. | She got her hOU5e pointed |
| 9. "GET" is more informal and more persuasive than "HAVE." | I got them to help -t persuasion. |
| 10. "MAKE + object base verb" forcefcompel someone to do something. | Hisjoke made everyone laugh. |
| 11. "MAKE" always uses base form (no "to"). | She made me cry. |
| 12. Passive of "MAKE" adds to before the verb. | I was made to apologize. |
| 13. "LET + object + base verb" = allow/permit someone to do something. | My parents let me stay out late. |
| 14. "LET" means giving permission. | She let him drive her car. |
| 15. Passive of LET is rarely used; instead use "allowed to." | I was allowed to go. |
| 16. "HELP + object + (base verb or to + verb)" both are correct. | She helped me (to) finish the work. |
| 17. Causative "HELP" shows collaboration. | He helped the kids learn. |
| 18. "Help" never expresses force; it's always supportive. | She helped me solve the problem. |
| 19. use HAVE for routine instructions. | I'll have him call you. |
| 20. use GET for difficulty or persuasion. | I got her to admit the truth. |
| 21. IJse MAKE for strong action or compulsion. | The teacher made us study. |
| 22. use LET for permission and freedom. | Let h irn speak- |
| 23, "Make" is strongest; "let" is weakest in control. | make > have/get > help > let |
| 24. "Have something done" emphasizes the result, not who did it. | had the roof repaired, |
| 25. "Get something done" emphasizes the effort to arrange it. | I finally got my computer fixed. |
| 26. use causatives for services; haircuts, repairs, cleaning, etc. | She had her nails done. |
| 27. Use causatives for work delegations. | He had his team prepare a report. |
| 28. use causatives in business: tasks, orders, operations, | We had the shipment delivered. |
| 29. use "Can't get person to + verb" for failed persuasion. | I can't get him to listen. |
| 30. '6Make * person + adjective" to show emotional impact. | You make me happy. |
| 31, "Make + object + noun" to show transformation. | Hard work made him a champion. |
| 32. "Get * adjective" = become (not causative but related). | He got angry. |
| 33. "Get + object + -ing" to cause continuous action. | The movie got me thinking. |
| 34. "Have got to + verb" is not causative; avoid confusion. | I've got to go = I must go. |
| 35. Causative passives shift focus to result, | The meeting was made to end early. |
| 36. In spoken English, "get" is more common than "have, | I got my phone repaired- |
| 37. In formal English, "have" is preferred. | We had the documents verified. |
| 38. "Make" often appears with emotional verbs. | The news made him cry. |
| 39. "Let's" is not causative; it means suggestion. | Let's go We should go. |
| 40. Avoid using "to" after | X make him to go -n/ make him go |
| MAKE or LET in active voice, | |
| 41. "Allow," "permit," "force," "compel" can replace causatives formally. | He was forced to leave- |
| 42. "Get someone to do" implies persuasion; not force. | I got him to confess. |
| "Have someone do" can imply authority or professional service. | / had the plumber checkit. |
| 44. "Let someone do" always implies permission. | They let us enter the hall. |
| 45. "Make someone do" implies compulsion or consequence. | The rain made us cancet the trip. |
| 46. Causatives are often used in customer service. | We'll have your order delivered, |
| 47. Be careful: "Get married" is not causative. | They got married (became married). |
| 48. Be careful: "Get past participle" can be passive meaning. | He got hurt = He was hurt- |
| 49. Causatives make writing concise, elegant, and professional. | I had him file the report, |
| 50. Mastering causative verbs gives you full. control over Who does what essential for fluent English. | Clear Causation = communication. |