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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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I have him mailed or I have had him mail

I have him mailed or I have had him mail? My teacher says the second sentence is more correct but why? The first sentence sounds good to me.
  

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Neither is correct, because the verb 'mail' needs a direct object. Your first sentence also has a tense problem. Here are two correct sentences for you to consider.

— Clive

  • Neither is correct, because the verb 'mail' needs a direct object.
  • Your first sentence also has a tense problem.
  • Here are two correct sentences for you to consider.
  • I have him mail a cheque every week.
  • I have had him mail a cheque, and I will receive it tomorrow.
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Neither is correct, because the verb 'mail' needs a direct object.
Your first sentence also has a tense problem.

Here are two correct sentences for you to consider.
I have him mail a cheque every week.
I have had him mail a cheque, and I will receive it tomorrow..
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My bad. I should've written the full sentence. But in any case let's say...
1) I have him mailed a letter to you.
2) I have had him mail a letter to you.
Which sentence is correct? And why? Thanks!
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Sentence #2 is correct.
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1) I have him mailed mail a letter to you.
The structure here is I have him (ie I cause him to) + base form of verb.

2) I have had him mail a letter to you. OK.
Here, I have had him means I have caused him in th
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