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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Inclusion of and

Which one is correct, with or without 'and'?

Please go (and) ask him for help.
  

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Please go and ask him for help.

— Vsuresh

  • Please go and ask him for help.
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Please go and ask him for help.
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Anonymous Which one is correct, with or without 'and'? Please go (and) ask him for help.
The more complete form is with "and". The version without "and" is used in casual speech in American English, but not likely anywhere else.

CJ
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CalifJim The version without "and" is used in casual speech in American English, but not likely anywhere else.
May I know how they construct that command?

Please go asking him for help.
Please go ask him for help.
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Odessa DawnMay I know how they construct that command?
Please go and ask him for help.

Sometimes, in casual speech: Please go ask him for help.

(Not with "asking". No.)

CJ
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