The word 'patriotism' comes form a Greek word meaning fatherland. For most of history love of fatherland or homeland signifed an attachment to the physical features of the land. Bit that notion changed after the eighteenth century, when the idea of democracy, socialism. and communism strongly emerged it political thought. Patriotism was still a love of one's country that included connections to the land and people, but then also included its customs and traditions, pride in its history, and devotion to its welfare. Today most people agree that patriotsm also involves service to their country, but many disagree on how to best perform such service.- Some believe that the national government speaks for a country; therefor, all its citizens should actively support government policies and actions. Others argue that a true patriot speaks out when convinced that :heir country' is following an unwise or unjust action.
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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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