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Grammar fix

count on

rely on

To trust someone or something to do what you need or expect.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • You can always count on Sarah to help when you need her.daily life
  • In my opinion, it’s important to have friends you can count on, especially during difficult times.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: count on + noun/pronoun

WrongYou can count on me to helping you.

RightYou can count on me to help you.

'Count on someone TO + base verb' — not '-ing'.

Patterncount on + noun/pronoun

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff You may rely upon my assistance at all times.

Natural You can count on me.

'Rely upon at all times' is stiff; 'count on someone' is the warm, everyday version.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • count on + person
    meyouhimus

Don't confuse it

Not the same as 'count', which means to say numbers in order.

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