Question : Directions: In the question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2), and (3) that may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
It is a myth that drinking within limits helps to improve health.
(1) helps improve
(2) help improves
(3) helps improving
(4) No Improvement
Option 1: (1)
Option 2: (2)
Option 3: (3)
Option 4: (4)
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Correct Answer: (1)
Solution : The sentence can be improved using the first option.
Since help is a causative verb the infinitive to is generally not used before the main verb. Thus, "helps to improve" should be replaced with helps improve to make it grammatically accurate.
The correct sentence is: "It is a myth that drinking within limits helps improve health."
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