Read the following passage and give the answer to the question nos 99 to 100
The history of civilization shows how man always has to choose between making the right and wrong use of the discoveries of science. This has been truer than in our own age. In a brief period, amazing discoveries have made and applied to practical purposes. It would be ungrateful not to recognize how immense the boons are which science has given to mankind. It has brought within the reach of multitude benefits and advantages which only a short time ago was the privilege of the few. It has shown how malnutrition hunger and disease can be overcome. It has not only lengthened life but also deepened its quality. Fields of knowledge, experience, and recreation open in the past only to a few have been thrown open to millions. Through the work of science, the ordinary man today has been given the opportunity of a longer and fuller life than was ever possible to his grandparents. Most thankfully we must acknowledge all that science has done and is doing for the welfare of our race.
What does the history of civilization show?
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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