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  1. Is it correct to use "helps" as the plural form of the noun "help"?

    Oct 19, 2016 · Helps in the plural is normally used for physical things like books, study guides, etc. (not that its correct usage, but I've heard it used that way, "study helps" as referring to …

  2. What is the correct way to use infinitive after the verb "help": with ...

    Jul 4, 2011 · What is the correct way to use infinitive after the verb "help": with or without "to"? For example: Please, help me to understand this. or: Please, help me understand this.

  3. "Help in doing something" or "Help doing something"

    Is the preposition in necessary or abundant? To be specific, which of these two sentences sounds better/is correct? This helps in achieving better fuel economy. or This helps achieving better...

  4. "I hope this could help you" vs. "I hope it can help you" vs. "Hoped ...

    Apr 28, 2012 · Which of the following is grammatical when giving someone something they want? I hope this could help you. I hope it can help you. Hoped this may help you.

  5. "Help somebody with" vs "Help somebody in" - English Language …

    Jun 15, 2020 · I agree with the analysis. That said, I think the "help in verb-ing" construct reflects a weak writing style. In your two examples, "I will help you write your program," or "This will …

  6. grammaticality - Is "Thanks a ton" a commonly used phrase?

    Nov 12, 2012 · The commonly used expression, in AmE, is thanks a million. I think thanks a ton has derived from the same expression and eventually found its way to the mainstream. I can't …

  7. Difference between "at" and "in" when specifying location

    Oct 18, 2012 · I am used to saying "I am in India.". But somewhere I saw it said "I am at Puri (Oriisa)". I would like to know the differences between "in" and "at" in the above two sentences.

  8. word usage - Why are "help" and "assist" not directly …

    I realize this is not necessarily very assistful ;-), but it's because the verb help allows two objects: a person being helped, and an action that you are helping with; while assist only allows one …

  9. meaning - Word to describe "a person who is only wishful to help …

    Aug 14, 2013 · Specifically, I am looking to describe a person whose only purpose is to help others, not caring about what happens to himself or herself (physically or otherwise), though …

  10. Looking for an alternative to "I hope that...", "I'm hopeful that ...

    I trust that you will ... Trust is a good alternative as it either: places the imperative on the person being addressed (I hope you will answer my question vs I trust you will answer my question), …