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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:	The verb '\1' is used with 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 advised us staying calm. Correction suggestion: to stay She usually reminds them staying very calm. Correction suggestion: to stay He advised us not staying in the danger area. Correction suggestion: to stay
Correct sentences for comparison:	He advised us to stay calm. He helped us to get on the bus. He reminded them staying calm was a good tactic in negotiations. She reminded them staying calm and collected would help to defuse the tension. He advised us not staying calm was probably a bad idea.
ID:	ADVISE_VBG [2]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-10-26 22:33:08 +0100)

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