📝 Created by: El Arby Ameur | 📅 August 2026 | 🌐 lesson.tn
📖 Causative Verbs Rules: Have vs Get vs Make vs Let vs Help
Rule 1: Have + object + past participle
Use to arrange a service (someone does it for you). Example: "I have my house cleaned every week."
Rule 2: Get + object + past participle
Same as 'have' but more informal. Example: "I need to get my passport renewed."
Rule 3: Make + person + base verb
Use for force or obligation. Example: "The teacher made us stay after class." Passive: "We were made to stay after class."
Rule 4: Let + person + base verb
Use for permission. Example: "My dad let me borrow his car." Not used in passive.
Rule 5: Help + person + (to) + base verb
Use for assistance. Both infinitive and bare infinitive are correct. Example: "She helped me (to) carry the bags."
💡 Remember: 'Make' and 'let' never take 'to' before the verb. 'Help' can take 'to' optionally.