Thursday 4 May 2023

By or At with Passive Causatives

  • By or At with Passive Causatives

  • Add a by phrase or an at phrase at the end of passive causative sentences for more information. By phrases show who did the action and at phrases* show where the action took place.

    subject + passive causative by phrase/at phrase
    -I got my car fixed by the best mechanic in town.
    -She had her makeup done at the Sugar & Spice Spa.

    *Be careful! Only use at phrases for a specific location. You can use other prepositions of place as necessary.
    -She had her purse stolen in London
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  • At phrases (where)The boys had copies made at the copy center next to the dry cleaner.
    got my phone fixed at J&D Phone Services.
    By phrases (who)Max had his house cleaned by Spotless Cleaning Services.
    He will get his suit fitted by the tailor.



























 Source : Alison

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