Fill in the blanks with appropriate word in each gap :-
Many events of great importance (a) -- during the last century. Significant advances(b) -- in the field of science and technology. Many European colonies gained independence. The movement (c) -- democracy became (d) -- in manyparts of the world. Two world wars (e) -- in the century. It (f) -- witnessed the misuse of atomic energy. Two cities of Japan were completely destroyed as a result of dropping of atom bombs. The Vietnam war and the Gulf war killed many innocent people. However the (g) -- of Bangladesh as an independent nation (h) -- a momentous event. After a (i) -- war of nine months, Bangladesh was born. Now we(j) -- our heads high as an independent country in the world.
After help, we can use object + infinitive (with or without to).
Can you help me (to) find my ring? (NOT | |
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. |