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it helps me to do vs it helps me do

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'It helps me to do' is used when the verb following 'to' is an infinitive (base form of the verb), while 'it helps me do' is used when the verb is in its base form without 'to'.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 2401 views

it helps me to do

This phrase is correct when followed by an infinitive verb.

This phrase is used when you want to express that something assists you in performing an action in the future. The 'to' is followed by the base form of the verb.

Examples:

  • It helps me to understand the concept better.
  • It helps me to learn new skills.
  • It helps me to achieve my goals.
  • It helps me to stay focused.
  • I'm all for dime-store psychoanalysis if it helps me close a case.
  • It helps me to be more accurate in my report.
  • Whatever it is, it helps me sleep.
  • It helps me save the patient?
  • It helps me get in the mood.
  • Sometimes, it helps me unwind.
  • I think it helps me keep my standards up.
  • Read, it helps me to get into character.
  • But it helps me career wise.
  • It helps me sleep at night.
  • Other times, it helps me control the chaos.
  • It helps me establish a relationship.
  • It helps me a lot after what has happened.
  • It helps me to keep notes during an interview.
  • It helps me see the big picture.
  • It helps me with my headaches.
  • It helps me to reveal the negative capability of the space.
  • It helps me think, sir.
  • It helps me just to talk to you.

Alternatives:

  • It enables me to do
  • It allows me to do
  • It assists me in doing

it helps me do

This phrase is correct when followed by a verb in its base form without 'to'.

This phrase is used when you want to express that something aids you in performing an action in the present or past. The verb following 'do' is in its base form.

Examples:

  • It helps me do my homework.
  • It helps me cook dinner.
  • It helps me understand the situation.
  • When I see the ghosts, it helps me do the job, because when I see the ghosts, I don't see the red meat leaking red on the ground.
  • It'll help me do my job better.
  • Maybe it would help me - I don't know - move on.
  • And I want to keep it you can help me do some digging.
  • The more honest you are with me, the more it will help me do something about it.
  • The more honest you are with me, the more it will help me do something about it.
  • It helps me to stay focused.
  • I'm all for dime-store psychoanalysis if it helps me close a case.
  • It helps me to be more accurate in my report.
  • Whatever it is, it helps me sleep.
  • It helps me save the patient?
  • It helps me get in the mood.
  • Sometimes, it helps me unwind.
  • I think it helps me keep my standards up.
  • Read, it helps me to get into character.
  • But it helps me career wise.
  • It helps me sleep at night.
  • Other times, it helps me control the chaos.
  • It helps me establish a relationship.
  • It helps me a lot after what has happened.

Alternatives:

  • It assists me in doing
  • It aids me in doing
  • It supports me in doing

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