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I helped my mother in preparing vs I helped my mother preparing

Both phrases are similar in meaning, but the correct one is 'I helped my mother in preparing.' The preposition 'in' is needed before the gerund 'preparing' to show the action that was done. 'I helped my mother preparing' is not a common construction in English.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 2991 views

I helped my mother in preparing

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that you assisted your mother in the process of preparing something. The preposition 'in' is necessary before the gerund 'preparing.'

Examples:

  • I helped my mother in preparing dinner for the party.
  • She helped her father in preparing the presentation.
  • They helped their teacher in preparing the classroom for the event.
  • He helped his sister in preparing for the exam.
  • We helped our friend in preparing the decorations.
  • I helped my mother in preparing deviled eggs on many holiday occasions as a youth but, forgot the specific ingredients to use. Wanted something simple and ...
  • Mar 30, 2004 ... Then I helped my mother in preparing meal. I decorated the dining room with balloons, then I set the plates on the dining table. Then I went to ...

Alternatives:

  • I helped my mother prepare.
  • I assisted my mother in preparing.
  • I aided my mother in preparing.
  • I supported my mother in preparing.
  • I pitched in to help my mother prepare.

I helped my mother preparing

This phrase is not correct in English. The preposition 'in' is needed before the gerund 'preparing.'

  • On Friday, I helped my mother preparing food and stuff for my brother's party, which was going to be thrown on Saturday, We spent something like 7 hours ...

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