Causative use of have
August 9th, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning
Getting something done by somebody else is expressed by the structure have + object + past participle.
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Anomalous Finites – Part III
November 26th, 2009 in English Grammar, English Learning, ESL, Improve English
To emphasize an affirmative statement
The anomalous finites do, does and did can be placed before the verb to show emphasis. Note that after do, does and did, we use a verb in its present tense form.
Uses of Do
November 4th, 2009 in English Grammar, English Learning, ESL
As a principal verb
As a principal verb do is used in the sense of perform or act.
I did my duty well.
Do as I do.
Can’t you do it yourself?
Uses of Be and Have
November 4th, 2009 in English Grammar, English Learning, ESL
As a principal verb
Be and its forms can be used as principal verbs. They are then called linking verbs because they link the subject with a following word.
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