Use of verb help with "to"
Hi
He helped me to learn/learn French.
I have a question on the use of the verb "help" here.
I think verb help is used with or without to.
My question is can we use it either of them in all situation?
I remember reading somewhere that when the help was sought in the actual performance of the action, help is without "to" (bare infinitive), and if it is the guidance taken prior to the actual performance of the action, help is with used with to (to infinitive)
She helped me cross the road—she walked along with me.
She helped me to pass the exam—she taught him very well.
Please give your views.
Suresh
Top answer
When in doubt, use 'to'. It takes hardly any time to type or say and will always be right.
- When in doubt, use 'to'.
- It takes hardly any time to type or say and will always be right.
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When in doubt, use 'to'.
It takes hardly any time to type or say and will always be right.
0vsureshMy question is can we use[it]either of them in all situations?
Yes. At least I don't know of any exceptions.
vsureshI remember reading somewhere that when the help was sought in the actual performance of the action, help is without "to" (bare infinitive), and if it i
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