Exercises C1 : practice Causative structures in English

These exercises will help you consolidate your understanding of English causative structures. Focus on the subtle distinctions between have, get, make, and let as you work through each task.

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Exercice 1 — Causative Structures: Gap Fill

Complete each sentence with the correct causative structure using have, get, make, or let. Write the full corrected sentence as your answer.

1. She ___ (have) her car serviced every six months to keep it running smoothly.
2. The manager finally ___ (get) the IT department to update the software after weeks of requests.
3. The strict teacher would never ___ (let) her students hand in assignments late.
4. The documentary ___ (make) the entire audience reconsider their views on climate change.

Correction

1. She has her car serviced every six months to keep it running smoothly.
2. The manager finally got the IT department to update the software after weeks of requests.
3. The strict teacher would never let her students hand in assignments late.
4. The documentary made the entire audience reconsider their views on climate change.

Exercice 2 — Causative Structures: Sentence Transformation

Rewrite each sentence using the causative verb indicated in brackets, keeping the original meaning as close as possible. Write the full transformed sentence.

1. A professional cleaned the office windows last Friday. (have)
2. She persuaded her colleague to review the report before submission. (get)
3. His speech caused everyone in the room to feel deeply uncomfortable. (make)
4. The parents gave their children permission to stay up late on New Year's Eve. (let)

Correction

1. They had the office windows cleaned by a professional last Friday.
2. She got her colleague to review the report before submission.
3. His speech made everyone in the room feel deeply uncomfortable.
4. The parents let their children stay up late on New Year's Eve.

Exercice 3 — Causative Structures: Error Correction

Each sentence contains one error related to causative structures. Identify the mistake and rewrite the full sentence correctly.

1. She had her assistant to prepare the quarterly report before the board meeting.
2. The new regulations made the companies to disclose all financial transactions publicly.
3. He got his car repaired by took it to the garage on the high street.
4. The supervisor let the intern to present her findings to the entire department.

Correction

1. She had her assistant prepare the quarterly report before the board meeting.
2. The new regulations made the companies disclose all financial transactions publicly.
3. He got his car repaired by taking it to the garage on the high street.
4. The supervisor let the intern present her findings to the entire department.