Causative Verb Make
Make is a causative verb used to show that the subject forces/compels, or causes someone to do an action.
Or we can say, to force or require some one to do something.
It means the action is done because of the influence or authority of the subject,where the doer has no choice but to perform the action.
Basic structure:
Subject + make + object + base form of verb
For example,
1. The director makes them complete the task.
2. The police made him deposit the fine.
3.we make Students speak into English .
4. The teacher made the students write an essay.
5. The coach made the players run five laps.
6.The manager made the staff work overtime.
7. The noise made the baby cry.
8. I Will make them apologize.
Note: we can change the causative verb "Make" as per tense flow.
Make/makes In present simple tense
Making. In continuous tense
Have/has made. In present perfect
Made. In past tense
Will make. In Future tense
Why is Make used?
Though we have other causative verbs like:
Get,have/has, let,cause,help and they are of good work, so what is the need of causative verbs make?
The causative verb make is used:
* To show strong obligation or force
* When someone has authority or power over another
When the action happens against the will or without choice of the person who performs it.
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