Using I CAN'T HELP to Build Sentences

"Can't" is an abbreviation of " cannot" in conjunction with "help" you are communicating something you cannot control or have difficulty getting in understanding this could be a physical or mental act. This can mean ether physical or mental action.

 

Using "I can not help"

 

People using "I can not help" when they are having trouble breaking a habit, like biting their fingernails or eating too much sugar.

They also use it when something is external and beyond their control.

These sample sentences will help you improve your English, especially for those who are learning English as a second or foreign language.

Also, it will be a great way to practice your spoken English as well. Here are the examples:

 

Examples of using "I can't help" in sentences:

1. I know I shouldn’t eat sweets when I’m stressed, but I can’t help it.
2. The children can’t help it. It’s not their fault that they were born into a crazy family.
3. I am afraid I can't help you.
4. But I can't help it.
5. I'm sorry I can't help you.
6. Sorry, I can't help you.
7. I can't help him saying that.
8. I can't help the way I feel about you.
9. Sorry, I can't help you this weekend - I've got too much on already.
10. I can't help you now - I've got rather a lot on. I'm afraid I can't help you just at present I'm too busy.
11. If I can't help her, how can you expect to? 
12. If I can't help her, how can you expect to? 

 

Examples of using "I can't help + (verb+ing)" in sentences:

1. I can't help thinking about it.
2. I can't help shopping so much.
3. I can't help working all the time.
4. I can't help smiling when I see her.
5. I can't help eating so much.
6. I can't help loving you.
7. I can't help thinking about the exam tomorrow.
8. I can't help going running so much.
9. I can't help working at the office for long hours.
10. I can't help smiling when I see my baby daughter.
11. I can't help eating cakes so much.
12. I can't help loving my girlfriend she is my life.
13. I can't help thinking about the exam tomorrow.I can't help loving my girlfriend she is my life.
14. I can't help loving you, even if we can't see each other anymore.

Examples without cannot being contracted:

1. I cannot help biting my nails when I am nervous.
2. I cannot help smoking when I have been drinking.
3. I cannot help feeling so sad.
4. I cannot help remembering the things you did. I cannot help biting my finger nails when I am nervous.
5. I cannot help smoking when I have eaten a lot of food.
6. I cannot help feeling so sad after watching that movie.
7. I cannot help remembering all the things you said to me.

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References

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