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Question by Lava !: is this sentence appropriate: “it helps men and women to turn out to be a successful entrepreneur”?
I have an additional answer and I do not know which one is appropriate: “It assists individuals to turn into successful entrepreneurs”. I bear in mind there are some circumstances we can use a singular object with plural object, but I dont keep in mind exactly. Please support me clarify this.
By the way, do we usually say “help people to become” or “support folks turn out to be” ?
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Answer by Kezza
Use the Plural.
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The First Dragon Dec 8 2011 - 9:49 pm
Helps people to become successful entrepreneurs.
It’s always safest to keep singular with singular and plural with plural.
Unless you say something like, “The people came together and became a crowd.”
“help people to become” and “help people become” are both acceptable; in the second form, the word “to” is understood. The infinitive “to become” is shortened to “become.”
goodfellow408 Dec 8 2011 - 10:14 pm
In this case, you would use the plural. People = successful entrepreneurs. Also, it sounds better and more proper without the word “to”. So I would recommend:
“It helps people become successful entrepreneurs.”
Or, if you prefer the singular noun:
“It helps you become a successful entrepreneur.”
Sarah M Dec 8 2011 - 10:49 pm
I’m not sure of the rule, but the correct statement would be “It helps people to become successful entrepreneurs.” As far as “become” or “to become,” I think either is ok, but I’m not sure on that one. I’d use “to become” for rhythm. Sorry my answer’s not more certain.