http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslGeneralEnglishGrammar-Questions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here. <font color=red>DO NOT post paragraphs and compositions here. Post them in our <a href="http://www.englishforums.com/English/EssayReportCompositionWriting/Forum9.htm"><b>Essay, Report and Composition Writing Forum</b></a>.</font>enXMOD (Build: 3616.28671)http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41653Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:38:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:41653anon10http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41653http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-41653.xmlWith regard to "It is," it is fine. There is nothing wrong with it is. We native speakers use those two words very frequently. It is not "child like." It is raining outside. It is hot in here. It is cold. It is good to study at night when it is quiet. (double it is) We use those words so often that we don't even think about it. MountainHikerhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41646Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:38:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:41646word1http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41646http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-41646.xmlThanks a lot. I wondered if sentence 2 can not use "it is ",my teacher said it sounded like a child word. Thanks in advance. I think I found a good place to improve my English.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41642Sun, 25 Jan 2009 23:38:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:41642anon12http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41642http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-41642.xml1) The new technique have attracted more people's interesting. 1a) The new technique has attracted attention. 1b) The new technique has attracted greater attention. The new technique is singular, and thus "has" not "have" is the proper word. The "people" is understood. It is widely used in civilian disaster recovery and monitoring of herds of animals. I would write that as.... 2a) It is widely used for civilian disaster recovery and for monitoring herds of animals. You could also write it this way (more complex)... 2b) It is widely used for two purposes: first, civilian disaster recover; and second, monitoring herds of animals. Hope this helps. MountainHikerhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41637Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:38:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:41637word3http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41637http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-41637.xmlThank you for your so quickly answer. 1) The new technique have attracted more people's interesting. Is it better? 2) It refers to the new technique. It is widely used in civilian disaster recovery and monitoring of herds of animals. How to change the sentence? help me.http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41634Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:38:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:41634anon14http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htm#41634http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-41634.xmlWord, I like your name, clever. The question are more concerned recently. It is widely used in civilian disaster recovery, herds of animials. I am struggling to understand your sentences. 1) "The question are more concerned recently." I am not sure of your intent. Perhaps 1a) The questions have become more serious recently. Am I getting close to what you are looking for? 2) It is widely used in civilian disaster recovery, herds of animials I am not sure what you are trying to say here. I am not sure how herds of animals relate to civilian disaster recovery. And I am not sure what "it" is. Can you provide more context for this sentence? Thank you. By the way, welcome to the forum. I hope you find...http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htmSat, 25 Apr 2009 22:38:58 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:41633word5http://www.englishforums.com/English/HowSentenceFormalStyle/wwbr/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-41633.xmlThe question are more concerned recently. It is widely used in civilian disaster recovery, herds of animials. my teacher say it is not formal.