Help to prepare the dinner for them. vs Help to prepare the dinner for them

[Pauline2009]

a. Please help prepare the dinner for them.
b. Please help to prepare the dinner for them.
c. Please help preparing the dinner for them.

[Alan]

Hi Pauline,

Both (a) and (b) are fine but (c) needs a little more to be added as: 'help in/with preparing the dinner ..

Alan
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[Pauline2009]

Hi, Alan

Thanks your prompt explanation.

Pauline

[Pauline2009]

hi, Alan

One more question need you to clarify for me,
I'm always confused with "require" and "request", would you please explain the difference between them? are they interchangeable ?

Best regards
Pauline

[Kitosdad]

To require is to need.

To request is to ask.
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[Alan]

Hi Pauline,

We use 'request' with the idea of 'ask for'. You would write to a hotel and request information about prices and facilities/request a brochure. You could then say that you require (need) a double room with a view of the sea.

Alan
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