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Yesterday I helped my parents make dinner vs Yesterday I help my parents make dinner

The correct phrase is 'yesterday I helped my parents make dinner.' The verb 'helped' should be in the past tense to match the time frame indicated by 'yesterday.' 'Helped' is the correct past tense form of 'help' in this context.

Last updated: March 30, 2024 • 2737 views

Yesterday I helped my parents make dinner

This phrase is correct. 'Helped' is the past tense form of 'help,' which is appropriate for the past time frame indicated by 'yesterday.'

This phrase is used to describe an action that was completed in the past, specifically on the day before the current day.

Examples:

  • Yesterday I helped my parents clean the house.
  • Yesterday I helped my friend move to a new apartment.
  • Yesterday I helped my sister with her homework.
  • Yesterday I helped my neighbor fix his car.
  • Yesterday I helped my colleague prepare for the presentation.
  • When I was nine years old, I helped my parents.
  • I helped my parents get into the fund!
  • I helped my brother move a refrigerator.
  • I helped my patient die today.
  • I'm only doing gymnastics because my parents make me.
  • It's like watching my parents make out.
  • My parents make me so mad sometimes.
  • I only take piano because my parents make me.
  • I helped my father in our small farm.
  • Last summer, I helped my cousin Antonia pick up seashells.
  • I helped my dad pull in a 600-pound swordfish off Hawaii.
  • I helped my mother clean the kitchen.
  • I helped my father water the flowers.
  • I helped my government killed many innocent people and more, so much more.
  • People think I helped my dad kill those girls.
  • Just the satisfaction of knowing that I helped my hero to save the world.
  • I helped my mother give birth.
  • I helped my children with their homework every night.
  • When I sacked a quarterback, I helped my whole team.
  • I helped my cousins put together their stereos.

Yesterday I help my parents make dinner

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'help' should be in the past tense 'helped' to match the past time frame indicated by 'yesterday.'

  • I help my parents with their business.
  • I'm only doing gymnastics because my parents make me.
  • It's like watching my parents make out.
  • My parents make me so mad sometimes.
  • I only take piano because my parents make me.
  • Well, my parents make me have a 4.0, but...
  • It's... it's more than my parents make in...
  • While I was getting help my parents needed help.
  • Then I can help my parents and stop Arthur.
  • I'm just trying to help my parents get to know you.
  • If I'm not good enough, I have to do something else to help my parents.
  • It could help my parents get back on their feet, help pay for college.
  • l couldn't help my parents, but I helped you.
  • I help my mother in the tavern near your house.
  • I help my mother with the housework every day.
  • I help my country to gain the war.
  • I help my clients to deal... with their own taxes.
  • You help my friend, I help yours.
  • I help my country to win the war.
  • Why can't I help my mom?

Alternatives:

  • Yesterday I helped my parents make dinner.
  • Yesterday I was helping my parents make dinner.
  • Yesterday I assisted my parents in making dinner.
  • Yesterday I joined my parents in making dinner.
  • Yesterday I cooked dinner with my parents.

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