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    The document defines 5 English verbs - let, make, have, get, and help - that are used to delegate tasks or get others to do something. For each verb, it provides the meaning and typical grammatical form. It then provides examples of using each verb in real life contexts involving delegating responsibilities to others or having others perform tasks.

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    The document defines 5 English verbs - let, make, have, get, and help - that are used to delegate tasks or get others to do something. For each verb, it provides the meaning and typical grammatical form. It then provides examples of using each verb in real life contexts involving delegating responsibilities to others or having others perform tasks.

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    Verb Meaning Form

    Let ……………….. a person to do something LET + PERSON/THING + VERB


    (base form)
    She let me pet her dog
    Make ………………… a person to do something MAKE + PERSON + VERB (base
    form)
    He made me tidy my room
    Have …………………. a task to someone HAVE + PERSON + VERB (base
    form)
    She had me do homework
    Get …………………. a person to do something GET + PERSON + TO + VERB
    I get my assistant to go for
    lunch
    Help …………………. a person in doing something HELP + PERSON + VERB (base
    form)

    Make examples of your real life. Think about your delegated responsibilities or things you make other
    people do for you.

    Let

    I don’t let my dog play on the Sofa.


    I let the meat burn in the oven because it won't cook

    Make

    My wife makes me laugh whenever I am down.

    My boss always makes me do his work.


    Have

    My Wife had my son clean the bedroom.


    Get

    My friends got me to wear a hat that is not my style.

    Help

    My wife helps me do the home cleaning every weekends.

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