Once a bird is brought to a rehabilitation center, basic procedures are followed. First, the bird is sedated, if necessary, and examined to detect broken bones, cuts or other injuries. Next, oil is flushed from its eyes and intestines. Heavily oiled birds are then wiped with adsorbent cloths to remove patches of oil. Stomach -coating medicines may be administered orally to prevent additional absorption of oil inside the bird's stomach. The bird is then warmed and placed in a quiet area. Finally, Curtains are often hung around the area to limit the bird's contact with people.
"additional " in the passage is a /an -
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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