Thinking in English

Should Companies Let Employees Work from Home? - Causative Grammar (English Grammar Lesson)

Apr 28, 2025
The debate over remote work versus office-based environments heats up post-pandemic. Listeners explore the impact of company policies on employee morale and productivity. The discussion highlights the balance between control and freedom for workers. Causative grammar comes into play, with insights into using 'make' and 'let'. Engaging examples help clarify these concepts while evaluating the challenges and advantages of remote and hybrid work models.
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Causative 'Make' Means Force

  • "Make" forces someone to do something without choice; it expresses compulsion.
  • Structure: 'make' + object + base verb; examples include "My boss made me work late."
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Causative 'Let' Means Permission

  • "Let" means giving permission or allowing freedom of choice.
  • Structure: 'let' + object + base verb; e.g., "My parents let me stay out late."
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Difference Between 'Make' and 'Let'

  • "Make" implies no choice; the person is forced.
  • "Let" implies permission; the person has free choice.
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