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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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'The Duke was his father's favourite and worked hard to help running the country.'

I came across this sentence and I wonder if it is correct. I mean, can 'help' be followed by v+ing?

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anonymous I came across this sentence and I wonder if it is correct. No. anonymous can 'help' be followed by v+ing?

— CalifJim

  • anonymous I came across this sentence and I wonder if it is correct.
  • No.
  • anonymous can 'help' be followed by v+ing?
  • Yes, but only when 'help' is a noun.
  • I need help lifting the refrigerator.
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anonymousI came across this sentence and I wonder if it is correct.

No.

anonymouscan 'help' be followed by v+ing?

Yes, but only when 'help' is a noun.

I need help lifting the refrigerator.

CJ

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So the sentence should be 'The Duke was his father's favourite and worked hard to help run the country.'?
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