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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Formulate my ideas in writing/on a piece of paper/with pen and paper.

Hi all

Is this natural? Are all the alternatives natural?

I don't think I'll dictate my reponse. I find it's easier to formulate my ideas in writing/on a piece of paper/with pen and paper.

Thank you

PBF
  

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All your alternatives are possible. I'd probably tend to just say "on paper". ".

— Mr Wordy

  • All your alternatives are possible.
  • I'd probably tend to just say "on paper".
  • ".
  • " more when explaining something that I believed was generally true for most people.
  • In this case it's an individual decision whether you prefer to dictate or write (and the use of "my ideas" in any case makes it clear you're only talking about yourself).
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All your alternatives are possible. I'd probably tend to just say "on paper".

I'd also say "I find it easier...". I would use "I find it's..." more when explaining something that I believed was generally true for most people. In this case it's an individual decision whether you prefer to dictate or write (and the use of "my ideas" in any case makes it clear you're only talking ab
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Thanks for your reply Mr Wordy.

Might I ask what 'it' means in 'I find it easier...'? What is being referred to by it?

Thank you again

PBF
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PeaceblinkfriendMight I ask what 'it' means in 'I find it easier...'? What is being referred to by it?
"it" has much the same function as in "it's easier to do it this way", "it's not my place to comment", "it's raining", etc. It doesn't refer to anything very specific, just vaguely to "the situation". Personally, in everyday use I don't consciously notice it
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