Choose the verb for presence or help.
The idea
Attend means be present at an event; assist means help someone, often with a task.
| Verb | Meaning |
|---|---|
| attend | be present at an event |
| assist | help someone |
Examples
- Our neighbours attended the concert.
- I attended a workshop on painting.
- Many students attend the weekly lecture.
- A volunteer assisted the visitor with the form.
- The guide assisted us with our bags.
- Can you assist the chef in preparing lunch?
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Do not use assist just to say you were in the audience.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. The guests will ___ the ceremony. (attend / assist)
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attend
attend: the guests will be present at the ceremony.
Choose the correct word. Please ___ your colleague with the printer. (attend / assist)
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assist
assist: the colleague needs help with a printer.
Choose the correct word. We plan to ___ the class tomorrow. (attend / assist)
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attend
attend: the class is an event to go to.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct word. The guests will ___ the ceremony. (attend / assist)
Choose the correct word. Please ___ your colleague with the printer. (attend / assist)
Choose the correct word. We plan to ___ the class tomorrow. (attend / assist)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe an event you attended and someone you assisted.