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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. ambiguity - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 28, 2022 · The humorous 1980 book titled Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim and Other Flubs from teh Nation's Press (AbeBooks, Goodreads)1 recently came to mind after seeing the headline …

  5. What do you call the male equivalent to Cougar (woman)?

    Jul 3, 2024 · What is the male equivalent to the term "cougar"? Clarifying ... The term "cougar" describes an older woman seeking younger men. So a male equivalent would be an older man …

  6. "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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. Which English word for the person who helps travellers while …

    Oct 16, 2021 · While travelling, a person joins travellers to help, explain and introduce the place we travel. What is the English word for that person?

  9. Where did "God helps those who help themselves" originate?

    I've always heard it said that "God helps those who help themselves." From a Biblical perspective this doesn't make much sense to me (since I've also heard that we should rely on God for …

  10. What do you call a person that helps buy things?

    Aug 9, 2017 · Let's say there's a school club. There's a person in charge of ordering/buying things for the club. What would you call this person's role?