Passive Causatives
Passive causatives give the action a ____ meaning.
passive
Causative indicates that one person ____ another person to _____ something.
causes ; do
My car broke down yesterday. I need to go to a mechanic and have it ____.
repaired
I am throwing a large party next weekend and need to make sure I have enough food for the guests. I should hire a ____ service.
catering
What does this mean:
You're a lifesaver.
thank you so much
Passive causatives focus on the ____ instead of the ____.
object ; subject
Bonus:
What does "I'll let my sister drive me." mean
get implies persuasion
let shows permission
These pants are too short. I shall have a tailor ____ them.
shorten
I speak both Mandarin and English so I frequently get hired for _____ services.
translating
What does this mean:
I owe you one!
Thank you. I will do a favor for you in the future.
How do you form passive causative?
have/get + object + past participle
How do you form the causative? (there's two answers)
have + object + base form
get + object + infinitive
I am going to a new country next month. I should have my passport ____ before I go.
renewed
What is this describing:
"I have 3 years of experience with children. I'll make sure to keep your kids happy and healthy while you go out and enjoy yourselves."
babysitting
Complete the coversation:
"Hey can you watch my dog this weekend while I'm out of town?"
"Sorry, I can't. I've got a ___ on __ ____. I won't have time."
got a lot on my plate
Complete the question:
Where do you (your car / repair)?
Where do you have your car repaired?
Complete the sentence with "have" or "get":
I needed a ride to the airport so I (my brother / drive) me there.
I needed a ride to the airport so I had my brother drive me there.
I needed a ride to the airport so I got my brother to drive me there.
I am going to ____ a package to you.
deliver
What is this describing:
Is your pet in need of a good wash? Need to have his nails trimmed? Come to our shop today and we will take care of it for you!
dog grooming
How can I politely insist?
"I understand, but..."
"I'm sorry, but..."
"Forgive me, but..."
Complete the question:
When was the last time you (flowers / deliver) to a friend?
When was the last time you had flowers delivered to a friend?
Complete the question with "Have" or "get":
Would you like (someone / cook all your meals) for you?
Would you like to have someone cook all your meals for you?
Would you like to get someone to cook all your meals for you?
I have so many errands I need to do today. First, I need to have some copies of my house key ____. Then, I need to have my dirty tuxedo _______.
made ; dry-cleaned
I need to get this closet nice and tidy but I never have time. Perhaps I should hire an _____ service.
organizing
How can I politely turn down a request for a favor?
"I'm afraid I can't."
"I'm sorry. I wish I could."
"Sorry, I won't be able to."