Description of the meaning / use of the target structure
This construction indicates that someone (in this case, "He") arranged or caused the construction of the new capital by hiring architects and builders to complete the project. It emphasizes the agency of the person who caused the action. It consists of the verb "had," followed by the direct object ("the new capital") and the past participle verb phrase ("built"). It's a causative construction used to express the idea of causing someone else to perform an action.
Strategies to clarify and check aspects of meaning
Provide additional sentences or contexts to illustrate the use of causative constructions like "had [object] [past participle]." Encourage learners to create their own sentences using causative constructions to practice the concept. Compare this construction with passive voice to highlight the difference in meaning.
FORM
Description of the form of the target structure
Subject: The person causing the action is the subject of the sentence ("He" in this case). Causative Verb: The verb "had" is used in its causative form. Direct Object: The object of the causative action is "the new capital." Past Participle Verb Phrase: The action that is caused to happen is expressed in past participle form, which is "built" in this sentence.
