Causative Verbs
We use causative verbs when we do not perform the action ourselves. Instead, we cause it to happen by asking, forcing, or paying someone else.
Make, Let, Help
Have vs. Get
Passive Causative
Know when to use "TO"!
He made me cry. ✔️
I got him TO clean it. ✔️
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Hi Nita! In the passive structure, they are almost exactly the same! "Get" is slightly more informal and very common in spoken English, while "Have" is a bit more formal. Both are perfectly correct! 🚗✨
Can I say "help me to carry"? Or does it have to be "help me carry"?
Yes! With "help", both "help me carry" (Base Verb) and "help me to carry" (Infinitive) are correct. However, dropping the "to" is much more common in modern English! 📦
Teacher, is there a difference between "have my car washed" and "get my car washed"?