He always helps out the underprivileged

[Saneta]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #152 "How to describe people: attitude expressions", question 3

Glenn is very .......... He always helps out the underprivileged people in our community.

(a) creative
(b) reticent
(c) sociable
(d) generous

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #152 "How to describe people: attitude expressions", answer 3

Glenn is very generous. He always helps out the underprivileged people in our community.

Correct answer: (d) generous

Your answer was: correct
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what is the difference between: 'help' and 'help out'?

many thanks :-)

[Mister Micawber]

'Out' is a kind of 'emphasizer' or 'completer'; it carries no solid meaning. It also adds a note of informality, for some reason – perhaps because it isn't really necessary.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's