The Distinction Between Causative Sentence and GET+OBJECT+ADJECTIVE
A causative sentence is a sentence structure used to show that a subject causes or makes another person or thing perform an action, or causes a change in state. 1 The subject is the one initiating the action, but someone or something else (the causee ) actually performs the action or undergoes the change. 2 The most common causative verbs in English are make , have , get , let , and help , each with slightly different meanings and grammatical structures. 3 Common Causative Structures Causative sentences can take different forms depending on the verb used and whether you mention the person who does the action (active) or not (passive). Causative Verb Meaning Active Structure Example Passive Structure Example Make To force or compel someone S + make + person + base verb She made him apologize. N/A N/A Have To give someone responsibility; to arrange for a service S + have + person + base verb I had my assistant call. S + have + object + past participle I had my car fixed. Get ...