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Make, let, and help: causative patterns

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Use make plus an object plus a base verb for force or a strong cause: The coach made us run. Use let plus an object plus a base verb for permission: The coach let us leave. Use help plus an object plus a base verb or to-infinitive for assistance: The coach helped us improve or helped us to improve.

The volunteer helped the visitors find the registration desk.
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