The Problem of Causatives: get, make, have, let, help.

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The Problem of Causatives: get, make, have, let, help.

Pattern I
Let’s + get + someone + infinitive + (complement)
Let’s get John to go with us

And

Pattern II
Let’s + get + something + participle + (complement)
Let’s get our bicycle fixed first

Correct and incorrect Examples:

Incorrect: Do you think we can get John take us to Jakarta?
Correct : Do you think that we can get John to take us to Jakarta?

Incorrect: My Parents want to get the house paint before winter.
Correct : My Parents want to get the house painted before winter.

Incorrect: Let’s get some our money exchange for Rupiah.
Correct : Let’s get some our money exchanged for Rupiah.

Incorrect: Marrisa get her sister’s wedding dress to alter so that it fit perfectly.
Correct: Marrisa get her sister’s wedding dress altered so that it fit perfectly.

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