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Rule "'advise', 'help' and 'remind' used with gerund instead of infinitive"

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Description:	'advise', 'help' and 'remind' used with gerund instead of infinitive
Message:	In the active voice, the verb '\2' requires an object (usually a pronoun) and an infinitive.
Category:	Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link:	https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/everyday-grammar-gerunds-infinitives/2722827.html
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	He reminded staying calm. The manager sometimes reminds using good examples. The janitor reminded opening windows is not permitted without approval from the manager. He reminded not staying calm is counterproductive.
Correct sentences for comparison:	He reminded them to stay calm. He advised staying calm. He was reminded to stay calm. The A.A.P. advises nursing women to wait. He reminded nursing staff of their responsibilities. The manager sometimes reminds the technical writers to use good examples. The manager reminded running technicians to WALK. The headmaster reminded running boys of the possibility of falling down the stairs. The headmaster reminded teaching staff about the forthcoming event. He reminded the team that not staying calm is counterproductive. He advised not staying in that hotel.
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ID:	ADVISE_VBG [1]
Version:	6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-25 22:33:07 +0200)