Grammar 1 Unit 11

​We use the causative form have + object + past participle to talk about something that we arrange for someone else to do for us.

We often use get instead of have.

E.g Many people have their website designed for them.

I got my television fixed by the technician.

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We can also use have + object + past participle to talk about something unpleasant that happens to someone.

We cannot use get instead.

We had our laptops stolen. √

(We got our laptops stolen. X)

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​Both these structures are used in a variety of tenses.

We use the word by to mention the agent.

My father won’t have/get his car fixed at that garage next week.

My father had/got his car fixed by a mechanic named Steve

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We use the causative form have + object + bare infinitive to say that we make someone do something.

My boss had me stay after work to discuss my new designs. (= My boss asked/told me to stay after work to discuss my new designs.)

​We use the causative form get + object + full infinitive to say we have persuaded someone to do something.

Finally, we got our son to apply to the technical college.

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​Both these structures are used in a variety of tenses.

She will have her mother drive us to the science fair.

I couldn’t get the shop assistant to give me a refund

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