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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Sentence possibility

Which of these sentences are possible/correct with the use of 'appreciate'?

I appreciate you helping me.
I appreciate you for helping me.
I appreciate your helping me.
I appreciate your help.

They seem all correct to me! Are they?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

They are all correct, but the second is not quite natural.

— Probus

  • They are all correct, but the second is not quite natural.
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They are all correct, but the second is not quite natural.
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AnonymousAre they?
Strictly, only the last pair: it is the help you appreciate.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousAre they?Strictly, only the last pair: it is the help you appreciate.
I see. Thanks teacher.

What about in casual speech, are first two acceptable?

Also, is it correct to say "I appreciate everything you do"?
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"I appreciate everything you do" is perfectly correct and natural to me
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AnonymousWhat about in casual speech, are first two acceptable?
As probus said, the second one is not native.
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