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MAKE and LET have a similar structure in the
way we use them, but their meaning is
completely different:
• My boss always makes me wash the floors.
make(s) = force someone to do something
• My parents let me play my guitar in the
garage.
let = permit or allow someone to do something
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Structure: make/let + noun or pronoun + infinitive

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Make vs let

  • 1. MAKE and LET have a similar structure in the way we use them, but their meaning is completely different: • My boss always makes me wash the floors. make(s) = force someone to do something • My parents let me play my guitar in the garage. let = permit or allow someone to do something ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Structure: make/let + noun or pronoun + infinitive