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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:
  • All he did was to help carrying the bags.
    Correction suggestion: to carry, carry
  • He helped carrying the bags.
    Correction suggestion: to carry, carry
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • But she could not help thinking there must be more to come.
  • Also because when you're interested in something then it helps learning because you're familiar with it.
  • Do you need any help regarding the account?
  • Mr. Kushner’s team referred him to the White House task force and Mr. Mignone asked for help getting India to ease export restrictions.
  • It's a known issue, any help solving this is welcome.
  • I can't help wondering why Tom changed my mind.
  • It helped being able to talk about it.
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: ADVISE_VBG [3]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-18 22:33:07 +0200)