sábado, 29 de outubro de 2011

English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 158 Causative 'Have'

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Tip of the Day: 158 Causative 'Have'
Kenneth Beare
From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language

Causative 'Have'

The causative verb 'have' expresses the idea that the person causing the event chooses to do so. This causative verb is often used when speaking about various services. There are two forms of the causative verb 'have'

Example Sentences

I had my car washed last weekend.
They had the documents reviewed by a number of lawyers.

Quiz of the Day - Grammar Terms Quiz

I've got to be honest, I sometimes throw around terms like 'base form of the verb', 'reported speech' and 'phrasal verb' as if there were common, everyday words. Here's a quick quiz you can do with the class to check if you they really do understand.


English Worksheet of the Day - Adverb Clauses Overview

Introduction to the use of adverb clauses using a chart to show the various types of adverb clauses used (time, opposition, condition and cause/effect).


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