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Hoa Thai Posted 19 years ago
Grammar
help + verb vs. help + to + verb
1. help + verb: "help provide mammograms to those in need" - Breast Cancer.
2. help + to + verb: "Spatial Patterns In Tropical Forests Can Help To Understand Their High Biodiversity." - Science Daily.
I often see most people use form #1. However, sometimes, others do use form #2. Which one of the two is correct?
Thanks,
Hoa Thai
2. help + to + verb: "Spatial Patterns In Tropical Forests Can Help To Understand Their High Biodiversity." - Science Daily.
I often see most people use form #1. However, sometimes, others do use form #2. Which one of the two is correct?
Thanks,
Hoa Thai
Top answer
Hi, Both ways are correct. Some people consider omitting the 'to' a bit more informal. Best wishes, Clive
- Hi, Both ways are correct.
- Some people consider omitting the 'to' a bit more informal.
- Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
Both ways are correct.
Some people consider omitting the 'to' a bit more informal.
Best wishes, Clive
Both ways are correct.
Some people consider omitting the 'to' a bit more informal.
Best wishes, Clive
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CliveHi,Hi Clive,
Both ways are correct.
Some people consider omitting the 'to' a bit more informal.
Best wishes, Clive
May I re-phrase my question?
Let us first assume that the following statements are from John's mother, Ann.
1. Please take this lunch box to your father.
2. Please help
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«Therefore, I now wonder if all three mean the same!»
In sentences #2 and #3 Kohn is asked to help Ann with delivering launch to his father (so that they do it together), while in #1 Ann wants him to do it by himself.
In sentences #2 and #3 Kohn is asked to help Ann with delivering launch to his father (so that they do it together), while in #1 Ann wants him to do it by himself.
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Hi Hoa THai,
1. Please take this lunch box to your father.
2. Please help me take this lunch box to your father.
3. Please help me to take this lunch box to your father.
#2 means that Ann is asking John to help her with the task of taking. They will both take the lunch box to the father. ie Please help me (to)
1. Please take this lunch box to your father.
2. Please help me take this lunch box to your father.
3. Please help me to take this lunch box to your father.
#2 means that Ann is asking John to help her with the task of taking. They will both take the lunch box to the father. ie Please help me (to)
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