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Noun Clauses

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Noun Clauses Definition  A noun clause is a clause (a group of words with a subject and a verb) that serves as a noun in a sentence. Nouns are words used to refer to people, places or things. Structure   Wh  + subject + verb  Sentences What amuses my son  is always surprising. How we would finish the assignment on time  is still a question I have been wondering  if I should take an auto. Does anyone know  where I could find a clinic? This was  exactly what I was looking for. A tub of tender coconut ice cream is  what I need now . You will have to be ready to face the consequences of  whatever decision you make. Priya would be happy with  anything we give her .  

Passive Causative

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  Passive Causative  Definition It is a grammatical construction that is used when we want to express that someone or something caused an action to be performed by another person or thing. This structure allows us to change the focus of the sentence, highlighting who or what caused the action rather than who performed it. In essence, it is a way of emphasizing the cause behind an action as opposed to the main actor. Structure   Subject + have/get + object + past participle. Sentences  - I had my car repaired -  She got her hair cut Conversation  Sarah :  The kitchen is a mess!  Alex : I know, I’ll ask to have the dishes washe Sarah : Thank you, don’t forget to have the countertops cleaned too  Alex : I have not forgotten. They are coming later to handle that

Causative

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       Causative  Definition Causative verbs do not indicate something that the subject did, but rather something that a third person did for him. The causative construction expresses that we completed something through an action that was done for us. Basically, these constructions indicate that it is not the subject of the sentence that performs the action. Structure  and  sentences Subject + Causative verb + Object + Participle Maria can’t go to the beach today because she is having her car repaired Maria + is having + her car + repaired - Subject + Causative verb + Agent + Infinitive verb + Object The door is closed but I will have the janitor open it for you I + will have + the janitor + open + it - Subject + Causative verb + Object + Participle We cannot go to Laura’s place because she is having her apartment painted She + is having + her apartment + painted - Subject + Causative verb + Object + Participle Be careful and leave your shoes outside. I got the floor cleaned last week