Lesson 1: Causatives & Advanced Passive Structures
Welcome to Advanced English Grammar! At the C1 level, expressing delegation, permission, and formal reporting is crucial for professional communication. Today, we will master Causative Verbs (have, get, make, let) and Advanced Passive Structures (It is said that...). These tools will significantly elevate your business English and academic writing. Key Structures: Have [something] done (Causative) - To arrange for a professional to do a task. Get [something] done (Causative) - To arrange for a task to be completed. Make [someone] do (Causative) - To force or require someone to act. Let [someone] do (Causative) - To give permission. It is said that... (Impersonal Passive) - Used to report general beliefs. Is expected to... (Advanced Passive) - Anticipated to happen. C1 Accuracy Tip In English, if you say "I repaired my car", it means you fixed the engine with your own hands. If you paid a mechanic, you MUST use a causative: "I had my car repaired." Please enable JavaScript to …
