Dolphins have been declared the world's second most intelligent creatures after humans, with scientists suggesting they are so bright that they should be treated as 'non-human persons. It has become clear that they are 'cultural' animals. meaning that new types of behaviour can quickly he picked up by one dolphin from another. They have distinct personalities, a strong sense of self, and can think about the future. Studies on dolphin behaviour have highlighted that their communications are similar to those of humans and that they are brighter than chimpanzees. These claims are backed up by anatomical research showing that dolphin brains have many key features associated with high intelligence. Researchers argue that it is morally unacceptable to keep such intelligent animals in amusement parks, or to kill them for food or by accident when fishing.
Find out the true statement in the context of the extract:
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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