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is this correct... or can you tell me any other word that gives the same meaning

1)The new monkey introduced in the zoo is fascinating for the people

2)you have not yet slept or you haven't slept

3) IS your institute getting profit?

AlpheccaStars · Accepted Answer

Anonymous1)The new monkey introduced in the zoo is fascinating for the people

The new monkey in the zoo is fascinating to the people.
The monkey newly introduced into the zoo is fascinating to the people.
The people are fascinated by the zoo's new monkey. (This one is the most natural.)

Anonymous2)You have not yet slept. (or) You haven't slept.

The only difference is the adverb yet.

Anonymous3) IS your institute getting profit?

It is not natural. Instead, write one of these:

Does your institute make a profit?
Is your institute profitable?

Doctor D · Answer

1)The new monkey introduced in the zoo is fascinating for the people. (Nothing wrong with "introduced," but I would reverse the sentence order to get rid of the passive voice: The people are fascinated by the new monkey being introduced at the zoo. You could also use "debut" or "unveil" for a similar meaning.)

2)you have not yet slept or you haven't slept (Either, depending on formality. But I would put "yet" last to emphasize it: You haven't slept yet?)

3) IS your institute getting profit? (Better: Is your institute earning a profit?)

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Doctor DBetter: Is your institute earning a profit?

It's a minor point, but usually earnings refer to the income that a company receives. They only make a profit if their income exceeds their expenses. A company can be earning billions, (as BP did in the second quarter of 2010), but still not be profitable.

Doctor D · Answer

Point taken.  But you can still "earn" a profit (you just have to exceed your expenditures).

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