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Lucas21c Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

'make' vs 'have' vs 'get'

Could you tell me what the difference is between A, B, and C? Thank you in advance.

1. She made her sister dress up.
2. She made her sister dressed up.
3. She got her sister dressed up.
  

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1) Fine, Sounds like her sister was reluctant. 2) Incorrect grammar 3) OK. Suggests she herself put some clothes on her sister.

— Clive

  • 1) Fine, Sounds like her sister was reluctant.
  • 2) Incorrect grammar 3) OK.
  • Suggests she herself put some clothes on her sister.
  • zmaybe her sister is a small child?
  • dress up >>>> put fancy clothes on dress or get dressed >>> put clothes on
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1) Fine, Sounds like her sister was reluctant.
2) Incorrect grammar
3) OK. Suggests she herself put some clothes on her sister. zmaybe her sister is a small child?

dress up >>>> put fancy clothes on
dress or get dressed>>> put clothes on
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Then, how about the following ones?

1. His mean words made her angry.
2. His mean words got her angry.
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Yes, those examples are OK.
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