Is "to" needed? Help me (to) do smth. Can you help me (to) wash the dishes? Do you want me to help you (to) put on your shoes? (said to a toddler, for example) Do you want to help me (to) wash the dis

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Is "to" needed? Help me (to) do smth. Can you help me (to) wash the dishes? Do you want me to help you (to) put on your shoes? (said to a toddler, for example) Do you want to help me (to) wash the dishes? I want to help you (to) clean your teeth. May I help you (to) put on your T-shirt? (said to a toddler) Thank you very much for your help!

Dec 3, 2017 1:23 PM

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You can have the 'to' ... or leave it out. Both forms are acceptable.

December 3, 2017

Thank you, everyone!

December 4, 2017

Both are correct

December 3, 2017

Можна і так і так, я б сказав "help me find my book" - коли треба щось зробити безпосередньо зараз, але б сказав би "Could you help me to become a better person" - тому що тут більш довгострокова мета. Але звісно, я можу помилятися

December 3, 2017

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