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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Usage of According to

Hi teachers,

I have a question about the usage of 'according to'.

Is the following sentence correct?

According to the information, cables between the two machines have been pulled.

I appreciate your advice on it.

Thank you.
  

Top answer

Yes, it is correct. ‘According to’ means ‘using some source of information’ as guidance. ”

— Wilpeter

  • Yes, it is correct.
  • ‘According to’ means ‘using some source of information’ as guidance.
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Yes, it is correct.
‘According to’ means ‘using some source of information’ as guidance. The source in this case might be a computer screen message that says, “The device cables have been disconnected.”
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Dear wilpeter,

Thank you so much for your advice.

I understand the usage clearly now.

The situation you mentioned is close to my current situation.

However, I have a miner question.

The inform referred in above sentence is a log file and not certain if the cable is disconnected.

If there is an uncertainty, should I add a modal verb in the latte
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It sounds as though you are interpreting computer language on behalf of someone else; and that you are trying to help someone who has a problem with their computer. I sympathize with you, but am not myself a technician. If I am correct in my assumption and you are sending the computer owner a message: "Your cable seems to be disconnected." I agree from a language point of view, but cannot offer
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Dear wilpeter,

I appreciate your advice.
Actually, I was checking technical information and was reporting a problem to a customer in onther country.
In fact, the problem was more complicated one.
So I needed to pay extra attention to my sentences.

I will avoid using a simple tense when making those kind of replies.

Thank you very much.

Best regards,
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