Question

Identify the correct sentence:

• A. The director had the assistant to prepare the summary.
• B. The director had the assistant prepare the summary.
• C. The director had the assistant prepared the summary.
• D. The director had the assistant preparing the summary.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The director had the assistant prepare the summary.

This sentence uses the causative verb "have".(used here in the past tense as had).

Structure:

Subject + have/has/had + person + base verb

Examples:

• The teacher had the students write an essay.

• The manager had the staff complete the report.

• The director had the assistant prepare the summary.