VOA慢速英语:Everyday Grammar: Are Causatives Making You Crazy?

causative – adj. making something happen or exist : causing something

base form – n. the base form of a verb is the simplest form, without a special ending (or suffix). It's the form that appears in dictionary entries.

infinitive form – n. English the infinitive form of a verb is usually used with to (“I asked him to go”) except with modal verbs like should and could (“He should go”) and certain other verbs like see and hear (“I saw him go”).

persuade - v. to cause (someone) to do something by asking, arguing, or giving reasons

Now it’s your turn. Write a sentence using make, have, or get as a causative and we’ll give you feedback in the comments section.