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Causatives are a common sentence structure in English.
They are used when a person causes another person to do something.
Use the causative [GET] when person A wants person B to do something: I'm going to get my brother to repair my car. (Meaning: I want my brother to repair my car.) My English teacher will get each student to make a presentation in class.
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Your Turn:
First, I want the mechanic to change the oil.
(Example) First, I'll the mechanic the oil. |
Next, I want the brake specialist to inspect the brakes.
(1) Next, I'll the brake specialist the brakes. |
Then, I want someone at the
garage to check the tires.
(2) Then, I'll someone the tires. |
After that, I want the mechanic
to tune up the engine.
(3) After that, I'll the mechanic the engine. |
Next, I want the service station
attendants to wash my car.
(4) Next, I'll the attendants my car. |
After that, I want them to
clean the windows.
(5) After that, I'll them the windows. |
Finally, I want the service
station attendants to put fuel in my car.
(6) Finally, I'll them fuel in my car. |
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