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Which is correct? to be vs be [#permalink] New post   28 Sep 2011, 11:31
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Hello experts,

What is the correct construction?
"help me to be successful" or "help me be successful"

E.g. Over the last couple of years I have developed key relationships and skills that will undoubtedly help me _____ successful.

This is not from an particular question, but something that I would like clairty on.

Thanks in advance!



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Re: Which is correct? to be vs be [#permalink] New post   28 Sep 2011, 11:47
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martie11 wrote:
Hello experts,

What is the correct construction?
"help me to be successful" or "help me be successful"

E.g. Over the last couple of years I have developed key relationships and skills that will undoubtedly help me _____ successful.

This is not from an particular question, but something that I would like clairty on.

Thanks in advance!



Both are correct; with the verb help you don't have to use "to"
However, formal English will be "help me to be"

I doubt it is tested on the GMAT but still a valid Grammar question.
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Re: Which is correct? to be vs be [#permalink] New post   28 Sep 2011, 11:54
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martie11 wrote:
Hello experts,

What is the correct construction?
"help me to be successful" or "help me be successful"

E.g. Over the last couple of years I have developed key relationships and skills that will undoubtedly help me _____ successful.

This is not from an particular question, but something that I would like clairty on.

Thanks in advance!



Both are correct; with the verb help you don't have to use "to"
However, formal English will be "help me to be"

I doubt it is tested on the GMAT but still a valid Grammar question.


Thank you bb. As I'm studying for the GMAT, I try and apply SC rules to Emails at work (and anywhere else that I can)....that's where the question came from.

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Re: Which is correct? to be vs be [#permalink] New post   30 Sep 2011, 07:31
martie11 wrote:
Hello experts,

What is the correct construction?
"help me to be successful" or "help me be successful"

E.g. Over the last couple of years I have developed key relationships and skills that will undoubtedly help me _____ successful.

This is not from an particular question, but something that I would like clairty on.

Thanks in advance!


Good question! Something to learn.



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