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Hoony Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Catenative verb 'Let' ??

ex1) They let me given a present (???)

ex2) Let my advice be kept in mind (??)


'Let + object + past participle' is ungrammatical?

  

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) Incorrect. ) Correct. Hoony 'Let + object + past participle' is ungrammatical?

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  • ) Incorrect.
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  • Hoony 'Let + object + past participle' is ungrammatical?
  • Yes.
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Hoonyex1) They let me given a present (???)

Incorrect.

Hoonyex2) Let my advice be kept in mind (??)

Correct.

Hoony'Let + object + past participle' is ungrammatical?

Yes.

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Let is a causative verb.

Make and have are also causative verbs, and there are a few others like permit and allow.

Read about these verbs here: https://www.espressoenglish.net/causative-verbs-in-english-let-make-have-get-help/

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