Have+object+verb form

 In English, the construction "have + object + verb" is known as a causative construction. It is used to describe a situation in which someone causes or arranges for something to be done by someone else. Here's how to teach this construction to students:

1. Explain the structure:

The causative construction consists of the verb "have" followed by an object (the person or thing that will perform the action) and a verb in the base form (the action that will be performed). For example:

• I had my car serviced last week.
• She had her hair cut yesterday.
• They had their house painted over the weekend.

In these sentences, the subject (I, she, they) caused or arranged for someone else to perform an action (servicing the car, cutting the hair, painting the house).

2. Provide examples:

Provide your students with examples of the causative construction in use. You can use the examples above or come up with your own. Encourage students to identify the object (the person or thing that will perform the action) and the verb in the base form (the action that will be performed).

3. Practice exercises:

Here are some exercises to help students practice using the causative construction:

a) Rewrite the following sentences using the causative construction:

• The hairdresser cut her hair. --> She _____________________________________________.
• The mechanic repaired the car. --> They ____________________________________________.
• The doctor gave me a flu shot. --> I _______________________________________________.

b) Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the causative construction:

• He _____________________________ his car washed this afternoon.
• She _____________________________ her essay proofread by her teacher.
• They _____________________________ their house cleaned before their guests arrived.

c) Write your own sentences using the causative construction. Share your sentences with your classmates and see if they can identify the object and the verb in the base form.

Examples:

• I'm going to have my dog trained by a professional.
• She had her dress altered by a tailor.
• They had their lawn mowed by a landscaping company.

I hope these tips, examples, and exercises help you teach the causative construction to your students in a clear and effective way.