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Causatives

Causatives. There are two basic causative structures. One is like an active, and the other is like a passive. I had John fix the car. (I arranged for the car to be fixed by John -- I caused him to fix it.). I had the car fixed.

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Causatives

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  1. Causatives There are two basic causative structures. One is like an active, and the other is like a passive.

  2. I had John fix the car. (I arranged for the car to be fixed by John -- I caused him to fix it.)

  3. I had the car fixed (I arranged for the car to be fixed by someone – we do not know who but this is like a passive.)

  4. THE ACTIVE CAUSATIVE STRUCTURE

  5. The passive causative structure

  6. Other causative verbs

  7. EXERCISE

  8. MY HOUSE IS A MESS I think my carpenter should fix my door (I will … ) I think the cleaner should wash my windows I think the gardener should wash my grass

  9. I think the builder should fix my roof • I think the plumber should mend my tap • 2. My car is a mess

  10. MY CAR IS A MESS • The tires need replacing.I'll ……………………………………….. tomorrow. • The oil needs changing. • The ashtrays need emptying. • The engine needs tuning up. • The brakes need fixing. • The gas tank needs filling.

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