Causative

Causative “ have “ is followed by the simple form of a verb, not an infitinive.

Example:

1.    I have the plumber repair the leak ( correct )

2.    Ihad the plumber to repair the leak ( incorect )

Ø “ have “ gives the idea that “ x “ request “ y “ to  do something

Ø “ x “ has/have/had “ y “ do something ( simple form )

Have something done

(have+past participle (V₃)

The past participle is used after “ have “ to give a passive meaning.

Example : I had my wacth repaired (by someone) yesterday.

Mean : I caused my wacth to be repaired by someone

PATTERN

a)    S+have/has+obj+v3

b)    S+had+obj+v3+past time

c)     S+ tobe+having+object+v3+at the moment/now/rightnow

Example :

a)    I have my sister clean my cuit.(clean)

b)    Jack had mike remove the cupboard two hours ago.(remove)

c)     We are having the house painted(the house/paint) at the moment