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  1. Is it correct to use "helps" as the plural form of the noun "help"?

    Oct 19, 2016 · Helps in the plural is normally used for physical things like books, study guides, etc. (not that its correct usage, but I've heard it used that way, "study helps" as referring to study guides not …

  2. What is the correct way to use infinitive after the verb "help": with ...

    Jul 4, 2011 · What is the correct way to use infinitive after the verb "help": with or without "to"? For example: Please, help me to understand this. or: Please, help me understand this.

  3. Where did "God helps those who help themselves" originate?

    I've always heard it said that "God helps those who help themselves." From a Biblical perspective this doesn't make much sense to me (since I've also heard that we should rely on God for everythin...

  4. Difference between "at" and "in" when specifying location

    Oct 18, 2012 · I am used to saying "I am in India.". But somewhere I saw it said "I am at Puri (Oriisa)". I would like to know the differences between "in" and "at" in the above two sentences.

  5. "I hope this could help you" vs. "I hope it can help you" vs. "Hoped ...

    Apr 28, 2012 · Which of the following is grammatical when giving someone something they want? I hope this could help you. I hope it can help you. Hoped this may help you.

  6. "Help in doing something" or "Help doing something"

    Is the preposition in necessary or abundant? To be specific, which of these two sentences sounds better/is correct? This helps in achieving better fuel economy. or This helps achieving better...

  7. ambiguity - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange

    Oct 28, 2022 · The humorous 1980 book titled Squad Helps Dog Bite Victim and Other Flubs from teh Nation's Press (AbeBooks, Goodreads)1 recently came to mind after seeing the headline Shocking …

  8. grammaticality - Is "Thanks a ton" a commonly used phrase? - English ...

    Nov 12, 2012 · The commonly used expression, in AmE, is thanks a million. I think thanks a ton has derived from the same expression and eventually found its way to the mainstream. I can't find …

  9. american english - Is there a word for someone who helps others for ...

    Aug 29, 2018 · So, say you have a situation where a man helps someone else in order to forget all of his own problems in the world. Is there a word for something like that? Edit 1: I'm asking about the man …

  10. What is the proper usage of the phrase "due diligence"?

    A lawyer referring to the process of investigating a potential merger/investment might say: We need to perform due diligence. There is also business buzzword of "due diligence", derived from the legal …