bring relief from stress // have the chance *doing/to do* something kind
1.
"It can also bring relief from stress doing acts of kindness."
Is this sentence correct? I think "bring relief from stress" is very odd here. Maybe it should be revised to "relieve stress". Am I right?

2.
"The next time you have the chance *doing/to do* something kind, go for it!"
The correct answer in my book is "to do", but I think "doing" is also correct. Am I right?

Thanks!

Question

bring relief from stress // have the chance *doing/to do* something kind
1.
"It can also bring relief from stress doing acts of kindness."
Is this sentence correct? I think "bring relief from stress" is very odd here. Maybe it should be revised to "relieve stress". Am I right?

2.
"The next time you have the chance *doing/to do* something kind, go for it!"
The correct answer in my book is "to do", but I think "doing" is also correct. Am I right?

Thanks!

Answer

hi, number 1, I recommend using relieve stress.. it sounds really good. so they can help relieve stress o to relieve stress both are right.help relieve is more used in the usa, more natural.
number 2. after this expression we use to; I have a chance to change the world.. and besides this is a purpose I have four minutes... 4 mins for what? TO SAVE to world hahaha, 
I hope this helps. bye Tony.

Answer

1. You're right! 
I would say "acts of kindness/being kind can help to relieve stress/relieving stress"

2. "to do" is correct! doing sounds really strange to me, it just doesn't really fit the sentence.

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