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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Which sentence is correct?

Hello guys,

Need your help. Are all of these sentences correct and which one is the most common.

Many thanks

we began with the development so sale is not an option
we started with the development
we have started with the development
development has been started
  

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We cannot judge without more context. Why 'the', for instance?
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We began with development (of the website) so sale (of this website) is not an option.

I put "the" because google shows much more results then.

Thank you
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We began developing (the website) so the sale (of this website) is not an option.
We have already begun development (of the website) so selling (this website) is not an option.
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Can we also say
Development has been started so the sale is not an option.
Development has begun so sale is not an option.

Is passive form more common.

Thank you
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AnonymousCan we also say
Development has been started so the sale is not an option. OK
Development has begun so selling the site is not an option.
AnonymousIs passive form more common.
I would use the active form in any business communications when you know the actor (subject).
The passive is acceptable if y
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Thank you AlpheccaStars and Mister Micawber

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