Causative Verbs Article

Definition The causative verb is a common structure in English. It shows that somebody or something is indirectly responsible for an action. The subject doesn't perform the action it self, but causes someone or something else to do it instead. Pinker, (1988).  Basic causative structures in English. There are two basic causative structures. One is like an active, and the other is like a passive.  Active causative verbs This structure is used when someone causes something to happen, or when a person causes another one to take an action. Consider: Railway station security had everyone show their tickets. The tutor made...

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Business English 2 Assignment Part III

Exercise 32 : Enough People enough French enough Enough time Fast enough Soon enough Enough early Hard enough Slowly enough Enough flour Books enough Exercise 33 : Bacause/Because Of Because of Because of Because of Because Because Because Because of Because of Because of Because of Exercise 34 : So/Such So Such Such So So So Such So So Such So So Such So So Exercise 35 : Passive Voice The president is called by somebody every day. The other members are being called by John. Mr. Watson will be called by somebody tonight. Considerable damage has been caused by the fire. The Supplies should be bought be the teacher for this class. Exercise...

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