Unit 8 - Grammar - Part B :Verb complements

Look at this sentence: Which fruits are said to help you keep/keeping your eyesight in good condition?

Which word in this sentence do you think will help you choose keep or keeping?

"Look for words with a similar function in the other two sentences. Circle the correct option in each question. Use the article to help you."

1.1  Verb + object + verb	*help, let, make *can also be used with an infinitive
Examples: Blue berries are said to help you concentrate Make the pain go away with cherries.  Tomatoes are said to help you _________________  (lower) your blood pressure. Don’t let dinner with friends  ________ (make) you heavier.
1.2  Verb + object + infinitive	Allow, cause, enable, help
Examples:  Eating too much salt may cause your blood pressure to rise.   Researchers say chili peppers enable you to lose weight.  People who allow themselves _________  (eat) treats occasionally generally stay thinner. Chocolate may enable you ____________ (concentrate) better.
1.3  Verb + from + -ing form	Keep, *prevent, protect, *stop *can also be used without from
Examples:  Avocado may prevent / stop your skin (from) aging. Kiwis are said to keep your eyesight from deteriorating. some studies seem to show that green tea contains chemicals which may prevent you  _____________ (get) certain types of cancer. If kids don’t eat breakfast regularly, it may keep them ________ (perform) well on tests. One possible way to keep your skin _______________ (get) dry is to drink lots of water!

Verb + object+from+ -ing form e.g. Avocado may prevent your skin (from) aging. Kiwis are said to keep your eyesight from deteriorating.

keep prevent* protect stop *can also be used without from