TOEIC Grammar Lesson - How To Use Get in the Causative
Sep 06, 2023How do we use GET in the causative?
There are a variety of English grammar patterns that are tested on the TOEIC® exam. Causative verbs, such as get, often appear in Part V and Part VI.
We use the pattern get someone to do. This has the meaning of “persuade” or “convince.”
- Jack got the boss to ok casual Fridays for the summer.
- I think it won't be easy to get the manager to agree to a salary increase
- Mr. Bennett finally got the client to sign the contract.
👉 Keep in mind the best way to remember this grammar or any grammar or vocabulary in English is to take the word or phrase, write it in a sentence that's true for you or true in your world, and then memorize your sentences.
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