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Teo

Joined: 15 Oct 2005
Posts: 193
Location: Taiwan

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:10 pm Post subject: infinitive phrase or present participle phrase?

1. Do you need help making the cake? 2. Do you need help to make the cake? Which of the above sentences is correct? _________________ Thank you very much for your reply.

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damon@English24/7

Joined: 25 Aug 2006
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Location: Vancouver Canada

Posted: Tue Sep 26, 2006 5:46 pm Post subject:

Hi Teo, Both sentences are correct but I would say that the first one is more common and natural sounding. damon

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