NIMCET 2007 — English PYQ
NIMCET | English | 2007The teacher made us our identity cards.
Choose the correct answer:
- A.
to show
- B.
show
(Correct Answer) - C.
showing
- D.
none of these
show
Explanation
The correct option is (b) show.
Detailed Solution
To choose the correct verb form for the blank space, let us examine the syntax rules governing Causative Verbs:
The Causative Verb Rule
The verb "make" functions as a causative verb when it is used to express that someone forced, required, or caused someone else to do an action.
When "make" is used in the active voice, it follows a strict structural pattern:
Subject+make (any tense)+Agent (Object)+Bare Infinitive (Base form of verb)
A bare infinitive is a verb form without the word "to".
Let's break down the sentence components from image_3df4dd.png:
Subject="The teacher"
Causative Verb="made" (Past tense of make)
Agent / Object="us"
Required Verb Form=Bare Infinitive→"show"

