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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

"...aims to assist developing countries (to) reduce poverty..."

The Australian Government's overseas aid program aims to assist developing countries (to) reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest. http://www.ausaid.gov.au/makediff/default.cfm

Is 'to' needed in this sentence?

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
  

Top answer

Not necessary.

— Yoong Liat

  • Not necessary.
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Hi PBF

I'd use 'in' (rather than 'to' or no preposition):

... assist developing countries in reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development, ...

If you used 'help' rather than 'assist', I would accept either 'to' or nothing -- i.e. help them (to) reduce and achieve....
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PeaceblinkfriendThe Australian Government's overseas aid program aims to assist developing countries (to) reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development, in line with Australia's national interest. http://www.ausaid.gov.au/makediff/default.cfm
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Thank you for replying to my post, Cool Breeze, Yankee and Yoong Liat.
YankeeI'd use 'in' (rather than 'to' or no preposition):

... assist developing countries in reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development, ...


If you used 'help' rather than 'assist', I would accept either 'to' or nothing -- i.e. help
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