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[B] I can make some time on Saturday to assist you

LET'S READ! 📖

Direction: Read the conversation below. Then, exchange roles with your mentor.


Old men

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Mark

Hey Take, I need some help with my car this weekend. Could you let me borrow your tools?

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Take

Sure, I'd be happy to help. What's wrong with your car?

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Mark

I think the brake pads are worn out. I want to check and replace them, but I don't have the right tools.

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Take

No problem, I can make some time on Saturday to assist you. We'll get those brake pads fixed in no time!

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Mark

Thanks a lot, Take. Your mechanical skills are much better than mine.

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Take

You're welcome, Mark. It's always good to have a friend who can help out.

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Mark

Speaking of help, do you think you could have your brother give us some advice? He's really knowledgeable about cars.

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Take

Definitely! I'll have a chat with him tonight and get some tips on brake pad replacement.

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Mark

That's awesome! I appreciate all the support you're giving me.

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Take

That's what friends are for, right? We'll make sure your car is in top shape again.

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Mark

I'm lucky to have a friend like you, Take.

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Take

Don't mention it. I know you'd do the same for me.

QUESTION

1. What does Mark need help with this weekend?

2. Why does Mark want Taka's brother's advice?

LET'S UNDERSTAND! 📚

Let - Permit something to happen

Let + person/thing + verb (base form)

Could you let me borrow your tools?

Mary's father won't let her adopt a puppy because she's allergic to dogs.

Our boss doesn't let us eat lunch at our desks; we have to eat in the cafeteria.

NOTES

  1. The verbs "allow" and "permit" are more formal ways to say "let". However, with "allow" and "permit", we use "to + verb"


    I don't allow my kids to watch violent movies.

    Our boss doesn't permit us to eat lunch at our desks.

Make - Force or require someone to take an action

Make + person + verb (base form)

My boss made me work for the entire week to prepare for the event.

My best friend loved sci-fi and mae me watch every episode of his favorite show.
NOTES

  1. When using the verb "force" and "require", we must use "to + verb"


    The school requires the students to wear uniforms.

    The landlord forced the tenant to vacate the apartment for failure to pay the rent.

Have - Give someone else the responsibility to do something

Have + person + verb (base form)

Have + thing + past participle of verb

I'll have my assistant call you to reschedule the appointment.

We'll have the house painted this weekend.

NOTES

  1. In informal speech, we often use "get" in these cases.


    We'll get the house painted this weekend..

Get - Convince /Encourage someone to do something

Get + person + to + verb

How can we get all the employees to arrive on time?

My husband hates housework; I can never get him to wash the dishes!

LET'S PRACTICE! 📝

A. Direction: Make one statement based on the following theme using the causative verbs.

  1. Household Chores ____________
  2. School Work ______________
  3. Friendships ______________

B. Direction: Listen to the dialogue and answer the following questions.

  1. What problem does the woman's bike have?

  2. Why is the woman hesitant to fix the flat tire herself?

  3. What does the man suggest they do first before starting the repair?

  4. What does the man show the woman after turning the bike upside down?