let vs allow
A well-mannered driver may, for instance, slow down to _____ somebody to cross the road.
let or allow?
(this is a task from my test and it says the correct answer is "allow". I can't understand why)

Question

let vs allow
A well-mannered driver may, for instance, slow down to  _____ somebody to cross the road. 
let or allow?
(this is a task from my test and it says the correct answer is "allow". I can't understand why)

Answer

Hello, Aliona! The grammar rule says that after "let" and "make" we should use the infinitive without to. That is why the correct answer is "allow".

Answer

It's a good question for those who really know grammar: not an easy one as people will commonly say either word in similar sentences.
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let someone do something
allow someone to do something.
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See the difference?
When we use "to do" we use allow, or permit.
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Allow me to answer this for you.
Let me answer this for you.
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Simple. Come naturally to English native speakers. There is likely a rule named after it, but that's just the way it is done, really.

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