In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the option that is the correct type of verb.
I had my grandmother called from the village.

1. A

   Perfect participle verb

2. B

   Causal verb

3. C

   Nominal verb

4. D

   Instantaneous verb

Appeared in: DSSSB - 29 August 2019 (Shift-1)

Explanation

• The sentence uses a 'causal' or 'causative' verb construction.
• A causative verb indicates that the subject causes an action to be performed by someone or something else, rather than performing the action directly.
• The structure used here is 'have + object + past participle' (had + my grandmother + called), which is a classic causative pattern.
• The meaning is that the speaker arranged for another person to call their grandmother.

Why Other Options Were Wrong

• Option A: A perfect participle uses the form 'having + past participle' to describe a completed action before another one (e.g., 'Having eaten, I felt full'). The sentence does not use this structure.
• Option C: A nominal verb is a verb form (like a gerund or infinitive) that functions as a noun (e.g., 'Reading is fundamental'). The verb 'had' in the sentence functions as the main verb, not a noun.
• Option D: This is not a standard classification for verb constructions in English grammar. It might describe the nature of an action (e.g., 'blink', 'sneeze') but not the grammatical relationship between words in this sentence.

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Clinical Relevance

• Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Identification of causative verbs in a sentence as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
• This question tests English grammar, not a clinical topic. However, precise communication is a critical skill for nurses.
• Using correct grammar, such as causative verbs, ensures clarity in documentation and patient handovers. For example, stating 'I had the patient's wound dressed' clearly communicates that the task was delegated and completed, which is different from 'I dressed the patient's wound.'.
• Miscommunication due to grammatical errors can lead to misunderstandings in patient care instructions or reporting.

How to Approach the Question

• First, read the sentence carefully: 'I had my grandmother called from the village.'
• Analyze the sentence structure. Identify the subject ('I'), the main verb ('had'), the object ('my grandmother'), and the form of the second verb ('called', which is a past participle).
• Consider the meaning. Does the subject ('I') perform the action of calling? No, the structure implies the subject arranged for the action to be done by someone else.
• This 'cause and effect' relationship, where the subject causes an action, points to a causative verb.
• Review the options. 'Causal verb' is another name for 'causative verb' and accurately describes this function.
• Eliminate the other options by recalling their definitions: a perfect participle ('having + verb'), a nominal verb (verb as a noun), and an instantaneous verb (not a standard structural category).

Concept Tested & Keywords

• Concept Tested: Identification of causative verbs in a sentence.
• Stem keywords: type of verb, had my grandmother called
• Lead-in keywords: select the option
• Negative lead-in flag: false

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