I would actually offer a couple additional options: Under condition 1 (that you know that the person is able to help, but you're unsure if they will): Would you help me with this? Under condition 2 …

Sep 5, 2020 · In an open shop you are on territory where your role is to buy, theirs is to sell; you may safely assume that they want to help you buy. On a public street you are entitled to be …

Aug 29, 2017 · Asking if they can help in this matter is correct in that it describes at a polite distance their capacity and perhaps willingness to help. You are hoping they can help but at …

Apr 28, 2012 · Which of the following is grammatical when giving someone something they want? I hope this could help you. I hope it can help you. Hoped this may help you.

Sep 6, 2012 · The difference between can help but and can't help but is that the second one contains the negative that triggers it, while the first one doesn't, which means that there has to …

Sep 18, 2014 · What's the difference between "can't help but" and "can't help" Consider two examples: I can't help thinking about you. I can't help but think about you. Do the two …

Jun 15, 2020 · I agree with the analysis. That said, I think the "help in verb-ing" construct reflects a weak writing style. In your two examples, "I will help you write your program," or "This will …

May 11, 2016 · The correct answer was: "Perhaps I can help you?" I asked my teacher why my answer wasn't correct. She said: ' I don't exactly know how to explain that, but it has …

Sep 19, 2010 · In summary, I don’t think one can answer the question of whether might could is a “correct” construction. All we can say is that some speakers consider it grammatical, and …

Jan 20, 2011 · Actually, sentences that begin with 'could', 'should', or 'would' are questions and should have a trailing question mark. Your original quote, "Could you please pass me the …