Causative Verb (Get-Heve-Help-Let-Make)

The verbs get, have, help, let and make are the most common causative verbs in English. They are called causative verbs because they cause something else to happen. Other causative verbs include: enable, allow, keep, hold, force, require, persuade.

1. GET : arrange for someone to do something.

Grammatical structure: GET + PERSON + TO + VERB

2. HAVE : ask or request somebody to do something

Grammatical structures:

• HAVE + PERSON + VERB (base form)
• HAVE + THING + PAST PARTICIPLE

3. HELP : assist someone, or make it possible or easier for them to do something

Grammatical structure: HELP + PERSON/THING + VERB (base form)

4. LET : permit or allow something to happen

Grammatical structure: LET + PERSON/THING + VERB (base form)

5. MAKE : force or compel someone to do something

Grammatical structure: MAKE + PERSON + VERB