Have
Have a common causative verb. Instead
of doing something with ourselves, we "tell" the other person to do
so. The shape is as follows:
The verb "to have" + object + past
participle (verb 3). Example:
- I've had my jacket cleaned yesterday.
- Did you have your computer fixed?
Sometimes we use have as a causative verb when we want to take action by
ourselves. Example:
- When will the report be ready? I'll do it by
tomorrow morning. >>
- When will the report be ready? I'll have it
done by tomorrow morning.
By using the causative, the second sentence above
divert attention from the perpetrator, and pay more attention to the actions
that are being carried out. It sounds polite and professional.
Get
Get is often used instead of have. Example:
·
I got my computer fixed - I've had my computer fixed. Both of these
words mean the same thing.
·
I got my jacket cleaned. - I've had my jacket cleaned. Both of
these words mean the same thing.
Causative verbs are often used in
conjunction with negative experiences. In these situations have a more general use. Example:
·
I had my wallet stolen. (I actually do not cause my wallet was stolen
- someone stole my wallet from me)
·
She had her window smashed.
Let
Let be used to allow someone
to do something. The form is let + person + verb. Example:
·
John let me drive his new car.
·
Will your parents let you go to the party?
·
I do not know if my boss will let me take the day off.
Make
Make is used to force someone
to do something. The form is the make + person + verb. Example:
·
My teacher made me apologize for what I had said.
·
Did somebody make you wear that ugly hat?
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