Causative Verbs in English

The video tutorial explains causative verbs in English, focusing on verbs like have, make, let, help, and get. It distinguishes between active and passive causative forms, providing examples for each. The tutorial also covers the use of 'get' in various contexts, including its role in passive constructions and as a semi-causative verb. The video aims to help learners understand how to use these verbs correctly in different sentence structures.

What is the primary focus of causative verbs in English?

• The subject performs the action.

• The subject causes the action to happen.

• The subject is passive.

• The subject receives the action.

How do causative verbs differ from passive verbs?

• Causative verbs involve the subject doing the action.

• Causative verbs are the same as passive verbs.

• Causative verbs involve the subject causing the action.

• Causative verbs involve the subject receiving the action.

What is required in the structure of a causative sentence?

• A subject, a causative verb, and a noun.

• A subject, a causative verb, and a gerund.

• A subject, a causative verb, and a base form.

• A subject, a causative verb, and a past participle.

What does the verb 'have' imply in a causative sentence?

• The subject performs the action.

• The subject allows the action.

• The subject asks or tells someone to do the action.

• The subject forces the action.

What does the verb 'make' imply in a causative sentence?

• The subject forces the action.

• The subject performs the action.

• The subject allows the action.

• The subject asks someone to do the action.

What does the verb 'let' imply in a causative sentence?

• The subject forces the action.

• The subject asks someone to do the action.

• The subject allows the action.

• The subject performs the action.

What is unique about the verb 'help' in causative sentences?

• It cannot be used in causative sentences.

• It can be used with both a base form and an infinitive.

• It can only be used with an infinitive.

• It can only be used with a base form.

What does the verb 'get' require in a causative sentence?

• A gerund.

• An infinitive.

• A base form.

• A past participle.

What is the focus of passive causative verbs?

• The object performing the action.

• The object receiving the action.

• The subject causing the action.

• The subject performing the action.

How do active and passive causative verbs differ in structure?

• Active uses a base form, passive uses a past participle.

• Active uses a past participle, passive uses a base form.

• Both use a past participle.

• Both use a base form.