Find or finding? Hi, I am in doubt with the form of the verb to find in the following two sentences. Which is the correct one? Option 1: A possible future analysis that could help finding the respons

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Find or finding? Hi, I am in doubt with the form of the verb to find in the following two sentences. Which is the correct one? Option 1: A possible future analysis that could help finding the responsible residues Option 2: A possible future analysis that could help find the responsible residues Thanks!

16 июня 2016 г., 1:52

Ответы · 9

conversationally, both are correct and understandable.

16 июня 2016 г.

"could help find" is correct.

16 июня 2016 г.

The verbs work but the sentences are not complete. You've got a noun clause but no main verb or object. Take out "that" and you'll have sentences that can stand on their own.

16 июня 2016 г.

These are fragments, or possibly titles. They aren't sentences. The correct construction after 'find' is the infinitive, either with or without 'to', so the better option is 'could help find'. Using 'finding' could possibly be a shortened form of 'could help (us in the process of) finding', but it is grammatically doubtful and should be avoided. Go with your second option.

16 июня 2016 г.