The passive the causative direct and indirect objects Plan

Make, Force, and Require
Make, force, and require have similar meanings. They mean to compel someone or something to do something. While these three verbs have similar meanings, they differ in formality, frequency of use, and structure. 'Make' is the least formal and most common. 'Require' is the most formal. These verbs are also followed by different object-verb form pairings. 'Make' is followed by the object and the base or root form of the verb, while 'force' and 'require' are followed by the object and an infinitive (to + base verb form).
Consider how these examples illustrate the sentence structure used with 'make':
Subject + Make + Object + Verb
We made him wear the unicorn costume for the birthday party.I can't make the machine run smoothly.
Consider how these examples illustrate the sentence structure used with 'force' and 'require':
Subject + Force/Require + Object + To + Verb
He forced me to go to the baseball game with him.The contract requires you to pay for trash, electricity, gas, and water.
Get
The causative verb 'get' is used to mean convincing someone to take an action. Sometimes it is used to mean tricking someone into taking an action. It can also be used to mean making something perform an action. 'Get' is followed by the object and an infinitive (to + base verb form).
These examples illustrate the sentence structure used with 'get':
Subject + Get + Object + To + Verb
I got him to sign the permission slip.The farmer couldn't get the tractor to start.
'Get' is also used with a past participle when the subject of the sentence pays for someone else to do something, such as a paid service. In this sentence structure, the action or service is stated, but the person who performs the service may or may not be specified.
These examples illustrate how this sentence structure is used with 'get':
Subject + Get + Object + Past Participle
She will get her hair cut tomorrow.I got my car checked out by the mechanic.I got my car repaired.
'Get' can also be used in a sentence structure with a present participle to indicate that the action occurred over a period of time. Consider how these examples illustrate this sentence structure:
Subject + Get + Object + Present Participle
Our conversation got me thinking.The conga music got them dancing all around the room.
Have
'Have' can be used as a causative verb meaning to authorize someone to do something. 'Have' is followed by the object and the base or root form of the verb. The correct sentence structure is:
Subject + Have + Object + Verb
I'll have the manager contact you when he gets back.He had the coach talk to the player's parents about the incident on the sidelines.
'Have' is also used with a past participle when the subject of the sentence pays for someone else to do something, such as a paid service. In this sentence structure, the action or service is stated, but the person who performs the service may or may not be specified. The correct sentence structure for this usage is:
Subject + Have + Object + Past Participle
I had my lawn mowed.He had the car towed.
Help
The causative verb 'help' means to assist someone in doing something. It can be used in sentences in two ways: with the base or root form of the verb, or with the infinitive. It is less common to use the infinitive.
Consider how these examples illustrate these two sentence structures used with 'help':
Subject + Help + Object + Verb
Subject + Help + Object + To + Verb
She helped me pack for the trip.She helped me to pack for the trip.Running helps him clear his mind.Running helps him to clear his mind.
Keep
'Keep' is a causative verb that must be followed by an object and a present participle. As a causative verb, 'keep' means to prolong something.
These examples illustrate this sentence structure used with 'keep':
Subject + Keep + Object + Present Participle
The following examples show the proper use of the causative verb 'get.'