Say it Right in English
Let, Allow, Have, Make
Learn how to correctly use “let,” “allow,” “make,” and “have” in English with this clear and practical ESL grammar lesson! These verbs are commonly used to talk about permission, obligation, and causation—but they follow different sentence patterns that can confuse English learners.
In this quiz-style lesson, you’ll learn:
The correct structure: let + object + base verb (let him play)
How to use allow + object + to + verb (allow me to go)
The pattern for make + object + base verb (made our son eat)
How to use have + object + base verb (had the students read)
Common mistakes like “let him to play” and “make someone to do”
Examples include:
Let him play video games
Allow me to eat candy
The teacher had the students read
We made our son finish his vegetables
Learn how to correctly use “let,” “allow,” “make,” and “have” in English with this clear and practical ESL grammar lesson! These verbs are commonly used to talk about permission, obligation, and causation—but they follow different sentence patterns that can confuse English learners.
In this quiz-style lesson, you’ll learn:
The correct structure: let + object + base verb (let him play)
How to use allow + object + to + verb (allow me to go)
The pattern for make + object + base verb (made our son eat)
How to use have + object + base verb (had the students read)
Common mistakes like “let him to play” and “make someone to do”
Examples include:
Let him play video games
Allow me to eat candy
The teacher had the students read
We made our son finish his vegetables
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