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Auxiliary verbs

Grammar

When to use CAN or BE ABLE TO for ability

You can use 'can' or 'be able to' to talk about ability, but not always. This article explains when to use 'can' and when to use 'be able to'.
Can
Be able to
Ability
Modal verbs
Auxiliary verbs
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Grammar

Nuances of causative verbs

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When you use a causative verb, think about nuance and context. This article explains the differences.
Auxiliary verbs
Causative verbs
Infinitives
Make
Have
Get
Allow
Let
Force
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Advanced
Nuance
Connotation
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Grammar

All about causative verbs

Words like "make", "force" and "let" are called "causatives". They show that a person does not choose to do an action themselves. They are asked to do it by another person who has some kind of power.
Auxiliary verbs
Causative verbs
Infinitives
Make
Have
Get
Allow
Let
Force
Help
Intermediate
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文法

使役動詞について

「Make」、「force」や「let」などという単語は使役動詞です。使役動詞とは動作の原因が自分の意志ではなく、何かしらの力を持った他人が自分に何かをさせることを示しています。
Auxiliary verbs
Causative verbs
Infinitives
Make
Have
Get
Allow
Let
Force
Help
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