B2

S + get + O + V3 · S + have + Operson + V0 · S + get + Operson + to + V0

get something done và have somebody do

Explanation

Ba mẫu nhờ người khác làm. get + O + V3 và have + O + V3 nhấn vào KẾT QUẢ, không nói ai làm. have + người + V0 và get + người + to V0 nêu rõ người thực hiện; get ... to hàm ý phải thuyết phục. Bẫy thường gặp: have + người thì dùng nguyên thể không to: We had him to check ✗, We had him check ✓.

Examples

I got my hair cut yesterday.

Hôm qua tôi đi cắt tóc.

We had the electrician check the wiring.

Chúng tôi nhờ thợ điện kiểm tra dây.

She got her brother to drive her.

Cô ấy nhờ được anh trai chở.

They are having the roof repaired.

Họ đang cho sửa mái.

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