Sometimes we are baffled by the usage of the two words “assistance” and “assistants”. It is because both carry almost the same meaning, which is to help or cooperate with someone in any work. So, we make a mistake in using them correctly in different sentences.
Let’s see two examples of “assistance” and “assistants” before starting.
Why is there the confusion?
Correct: I will be happy to provide you with whatever assistance you may need.
Incorrect: I will be happy to provide you with whatever assistant you may need.
Correct: Nadia is my chief assistant.
Incorrect: Nadia is my chief assistance.
When to Use Assistance in Sentences
“Assistance” means helping someone by sharing work. It also implies aid or supports someone in any task or job.
Some examples of sentences using assistance:
- I found it necessary to get assistance.
- Do you need his assistance?
- The motivation of the parents to look for other assistance was based on two factors.
- Without your assistance, I would have failed.
- He receives no assistance for his care but is intimidated by the family.
- The national government offered no assistance on the matter.
When to Use Assistants in Sentences
“Assistants” means helper, deputy, subordinate. If it is someone’s job to aid, help, and assist someone in their field of work, or for anything, they are assistants.
Some examples of sentences using “assistants”:
- I am looking to hire a new assistant.
- The shop assistant is very zealous.
- He has long been hoping to become the assistant manager.
- My assistant will now demonstrate the machine in action.
- He has been relegated to the role of a mere assistant.
Let’s look at a sentence using both “assistance” and “assistants” together.
Without the assistance of my assistant, I could not have done that difficult task correctly.
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