My friend and brother always ___ me in my studies.
My friend and brother always ___ me in my studies.
Explanation
The sentence requires a plural verb ("help") because the subject is compound ("friend and brother"), which refers to two people.Rule:
Singular subject (e.g., "friend") → "Helps" (e.g., "My friend helps me").
Plural subject (e.g., "friend and brother") → "Help" (e.g., "My friend and brother help me").