LESSON 1. - THE CAUSATIVE - THE PASSIVE CAUSATIVE
THE CAUSATIVE
Get someone to do something (get + person + to + infinitive)
Finally, we can also use the construction 'get + someone + to + infinitive'. Again, this means that you cause the other person to do the action, maybe by paying them to do it, or by asking them to do it, or by persuading them to do it.
- She gets her son to do his homework by promising him ice cream when he's finished.
- I got the cleaner to clean under the cupboards.
Sometimes, this construction has the feeling that we needed to convince someone to do something, while the other constructions on this page are neutral.
EXERCISES
1. John arrived on time. (get) I got John to arrive on time.
2. My husband looked after our children. (get) I got my husband to look after our children.
3. The students stopped sleeping in class. (get) I got the students to stop sleeping in class.
THE PASSIVE CAUSATIVE
Have + object + past participle (have something done)
We usually use 'have something done' when we are talking about paying someone to do something for us. It's often used for services. The form is 'subject + have + object + past participle'.
- I had my car washed.
- John will have his house painted.
Passive/Causative: The teacher had the test taken by the student.
EXERCISE 1
EXERCISE 2
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EXERCISE 3
2 sentences using the causative passive.
- I had my doggy eaten dog food
- I will have my cell phone repaired
LESSON 2. REQUEST SERVICE
To request a service we must use the following structure: Could I + get / have + this (singular) / these (plural) + object + verb (past participle) + complement
Phrases we can use if the salesperson helps us:
-I owe you one!
-Thanks a million.
-You're a lifesaver!
-I really appreciate it!
Ideas for why it's urgent:
- Someone is coming to visit.
- You're going on a [vacation / business trip]
-There's going to be a [party / meeting]
Conversation in class!
A: could I have this skirt lengthen by monday?
B: Monday? that might be difficult because today is saturday
A: I'm sorry, I know this is last minute but it's pretty urgent because I start classes on monday and it's my uniform skirt.
B: Well, I'll see what I can do. but it won't be ready until 6am on the same monday
A: you are a lifesaver, thanks a million!
How do a business keeps his clients coming back?
If you want that yours clients come back, you have to do a change the marketing strategy in your business, "effort is earned":
1.Just change the place, maybe more elegant or comfortable.
2. If you have a competitor, you need competitive prices.
3. Be fast, be professional, Nice products quality, or fast cook in a restaurant or others business.
Plan an event
Vocabulary:
-Send the anouncement - Set up the room - Set up the projector - Put up the signs - Check the sound system - Hand out the agenda - A handout - Introduce the speacker/the gest - A micropgone/ a mike - A handheld mike - A lapel mike.
VOCABULARY PRACTICE
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