There are fourteen errors in the use of punctuation marks in the following text. Re-write the text correcting the errors:
Son Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War
Father: Yes I did
Son: Can I have a look at it
Father: Im afraid Ive lost it.
Son: Do you remember anything about it
Father: Yes I remember one event there were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night you wanted to look out but we didnt let you.
Son: Why
Father: Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then.
Son: Did you keep a diary during the Liberation War?
Father: Yes, I did.
Son: Can I have a look at it?
Father: I'm afraid I've lost it.
Son: Do you remember anything about it?
Father: Yes, I remember one event. There were lots of sounds and bangs outside one night . You wanted to look out but we didn't let you.
Son: Why?
Father: Because it was very dangerous. You were only four years old then.
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. |