In 776 B.C. the first Olympic Games were held at the foot as Mount Olympus to honor the Greek's chief god, Zeus. The Greeks emphasized physical fitness and strength in their education of youth. Therefore, contests in running, jumping discus and javelin throwing, boxing, and horse and chariot racing were held in individual cities, and the winners completed every four years at Mount Olympus. Winners were greatly honored by having Olive wreaths placed on their heads and having poems sung about their deeds. Originally these were held as games of friendship, and any wars in progress were halted to allow the games to take place. The Greeks attached so much importance to these games that they calculated time in four-year cycles called "Olympiads" dating from 776.B.C.

Which of the following contests was not mentioned?

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discus throwing

boxing

skating

running

jumping

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After help, we can use object + infinitive (with or without to).

Can you help me (to) find* my ring?* (NOT ~~Can you help me finding my ring?~~)
Thank you so much for helping us (to) repair* the car.*
Our main task is to help the company (to) become* profitable.*

Help can also be followed directly by an infinitive without an object.

Would you like to help pack?

If you say that you cannot/can’t help doing something (especially in British English), you mean that you can’t stop yourself, even if you don’t want to do it.

She’s a selfish woman, but somehow you can’t help* liking her.*
Excuse me – I couldn’t help* overhearing what you said.*
Sorry I broke the cup – I couldn’t help* it.*

Can’t help can be followed by but + infinitive (without to), with the same meaning as can’t help verb + ing. This is common in American English.

I can’t help but wonder what I should do next.