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

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

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: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-03 22:33:10 +0100)