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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:
  • All he did was to help not carrying the bags.
    Correction suggestion: to carry
ID: ADVISE_VBG [5]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-01 22:33:09 +0100)