The computer is a fairly (a)------ invention. It has now become an (b) ---- part of modern life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c)----- revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d)---- that helps people perform mathematical calculation may be (e)----- a computer. In this sense the (f)----- is a simple computer. Today, however, the term, computer (g)----- to a special kind of electronic machine that can perform mathematical calculations and process (h)----- masses of information at a (i)-----speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j)------. mathematicians would need years to complete. (Fill in the blanks with suitable word)
Ans:
(a) recent; (b) essential; (c) about; (d) device; (e) called; (f) abacus; (g) refers; (h) large; (i) great; (j) trained
The computer is a fairly (a) recent invention. It has now become an (b) essential part of modern life. It has greatly benefited us and brought (c) about revolutionary changes in our life. Any (d)device that helps people perform mathematical calculation may be (e) called a computer. In this sense the (f) abacus is a simple computer. Today, however, the term, computer (g) refers to a special kind of electronic machine that can perform mathematical calculations and process (h) large masses of information at a (i) great speed. In a few minutes a computer can perform calculation that (j) trained. mathematicians would need years to complete.
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. |
Related Question
View MorePromotion
Download Our Mobile Apps
