Complete the text with suitable prepositions :
Speaking ill (a) _____ others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b) _____ one's mind. This habit tempts one (c) _____ indulge (d) _____ a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (e) _____ human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run (f) ___ the society. People very often burst (g) ____ tears (h) ____ this heinous act. We all should be aware (i) _____ it and give (j) ____ this bad habit.
(a) of; (b) to; (c) to; (d) in; (e) on; (f) of; (g) into; (h) at; (i) of; (j) up
Speaking ill (a) of others is a very bad human tendency. It develops a negative inclination (b) to one's mind. This habit tempts one (c) to indulge (d) in a negative approach out of his unsound mind. It leaves bad effects (e) on human individuals and society. It also hampers the happy and smooth run (f) of the society. People very often burst (g) into tears (h) at this heinous act. We all should be aware (i) of it and give (j) up this bad habit.
English
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. |
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