Asked by rfvv

Posted by rfvv on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 4:10pm.



1. What a messy room! Can you give me a hand cleaning it, Matt?

2. What a messy room! Can you give me a hand which will clean it, Matt?
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Does #1 mean #2?
•English - Writeacher, Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 4:14pm
#1 is correct.

#2 is incorrect.
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1. What a messy room! Can you give me a hand cleaning it, Matt?

3. What a messy room! Can you give me a hand while you clean it, Matt?

(Does #1 mean #3? Thank you for your help.)

Answers

Answered by Ms. Sue
3 is not correct.

In the first sentence, you're looking for help in cleaning the room.

"Give me a hand" means "help me."

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