Causative works or acts as a cause or agent. It is a grammatical form that indicates that the subject is the cause of the action or situation.
In simple language Causative is:
- Causative is used when arranging for someone to do something for us
- Causative is also used when someone does something to us
- have someone do something can be used to talk about giving instructions or orders
Examples of Causative Sentences
- They had their car repaired.
- They repaired their car.
- I had my hair cut yesterday.
- I cut my hair yesterday.
- The doctor will have the nurse call the patients.
- Bill had his money stolen.
- I had my assistant type the report.
- I’ll have my lawyer look into it.
- I’m going to have my car fixed tomorrow.
- I’m going to get my car fixed tomorrow.