The problem of "make"

[Anonymous]

Dear Teacher,

1. I could not make myself "understood" in English.

2. I could not make myself "understand" in English.

Which one is correct and why?

Thanks a lot!!

Best,
Cicily

 

[MikeNewYork]

Dear Teacher,

1. I could not make myself "understood" in English.

2. I could not make myself "understand" in English.

Which one is correct and why?

Thanks a lot!!

Best,
Cicily

The first is correct. It uses the past particple of "understand" as an adjective. :wink: