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Vik0111 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Which is correct?

Hi,

Could someone tell me which is correct?

Thanks for helping me to develop my ideas.

or

Thanks for helping me develop my ideas.

Thanks,
Vik
  

Top answer

Both are correct. The "to" is optional. org/wiki/Appendix:English_catenative_verbs These are verbs which can be followed directly by another verb, in either the to infinitive or present participle / gerund forms.

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  • Both are correct.
  • The "to" is optional.
  • org/wiki/Appendix:English_catenative_verbs These are verbs which can be followed directly by another verb, in either the to infinitive or present participle / gerund forms.
  • For example He deserves to win the cup.
  • Where deserve is a catenative verb which can be followed directly by another verb, in this case in the to infinitive form.
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Both are correct. The "to" is optional.
See an explanation and list of these catenative verbs
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:English_catenative_verbs
These are verbs which can be followed di
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This was bugging me for days, thanks for clarifying it for me! Emotion: smile
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