Is it correct to write “is not focus on”?
I've read the sentence:
The board of my company is not focus on employees
and I am wondering if it is correct.
I'd rather write "is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
I do not find any case where "is not focus" is correct.
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I've read the sentence:
The board of my company is not focus on employees
and I am wondering if it is correct.
I'd rather write "is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
I do not find any case where "is not focus" is correct.
verbs passive-voice
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I've read the sentence:
The board of my company is not focus on employees
and I am wondering if it is correct.
I'd rather write "is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
I do not find any case where "is not focus" is correct.
verbs passive-voice
I've read the sentence:
The board of my company is not focus on employees
and I am wondering if it is correct.
I'd rather write "is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
I do not find any case where "is not focus" is correct.
verbs passive-voice
verbs passive-voice
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That might've been a typo. It sounds very odd to me.
both of your examples are perfectly fine and correct.
"is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
4
Or does not focus on.
– Kevin
12 hours ago
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You’re right, that’s not standard English, and both your corrections sound good, depending on the context. I would assume someone made a typo or doesn’t understand when to use participles in English. If it is the latter, I have seen a lot of native speakers make similar mistakes, like “It is suppose to”. Maybe it’s because when speaking, a “t” sound following an “s” sound is often elided or pronounced too quickly or softly to be heard.
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For the noun board the correct tense of verb "to focus" would be focuses
or does not focus for the present.
So you are correct in that is not focus is incorrect. Both of your examples sound correct.
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Is not focuses?
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
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No, you would have to move not to the end of focuses.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
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“The board focuses” but “The board does not focus”.
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
You Are Correct.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
1
@Mixolydian : But note also "The board does focus" and "The board does not focus".
– MPW
9 hours ago
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Most likely the correct should be "does not focus on" if we are speaking about focus in general, or "is not focusing on" if this it taking place for a period of time.
You could also say "is not focused on" if you convey a present situation likely to change. In my opinion, it has a slight "yet" to it.
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That might've been a typo. It sounds very odd to me.
both of your examples are perfectly fine and correct.
"is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
4
Or does not focus on.
– Kevin
12 hours ago
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That might've been a typo. It sounds very odd to me.
both of your examples are perfectly fine and correct.
"is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
4
Or does not focus on.
– Kevin
12 hours ago
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That might've been a typo. It sounds very odd to me.
both of your examples are perfectly fine and correct.
"is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
That might've been a typo. It sounds very odd to me.
both of your examples are perfectly fine and correct.
"is not focused on" or "is not focusing on".
answered 14 hours ago
KyleKyle
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Or does not focus on.
– Kevin
12 hours ago
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Or does not focus on.
– Kevin
12 hours ago
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Or does not focus on.
– Kevin
12 hours ago
Or does not focus on.
– Kevin
12 hours ago
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You’re right, that’s not standard English, and both your corrections sound good, depending on the context. I would assume someone made a typo or doesn’t understand when to use participles in English. If it is the latter, I have seen a lot of native speakers make similar mistakes, like “It is suppose to”. Maybe it’s because when speaking, a “t” sound following an “s” sound is often elided or pronounced too quickly or softly to be heard.
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You’re right, that’s not standard English, and both your corrections sound good, depending on the context. I would assume someone made a typo or doesn’t understand when to use participles in English. If it is the latter, I have seen a lot of native speakers make similar mistakes, like “It is suppose to”. Maybe it’s because when speaking, a “t” sound following an “s” sound is often elided or pronounced too quickly or softly to be heard.
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You’re right, that’s not standard English, and both your corrections sound good, depending on the context. I would assume someone made a typo or doesn’t understand when to use participles in English. If it is the latter, I have seen a lot of native speakers make similar mistakes, like “It is suppose to”. Maybe it’s because when speaking, a “t” sound following an “s” sound is often elided or pronounced too quickly or softly to be heard.
You’re right, that’s not standard English, and both your corrections sound good, depending on the context. I would assume someone made a typo or doesn’t understand when to use participles in English. If it is the latter, I have seen a lot of native speakers make similar mistakes, like “It is suppose to”. Maybe it’s because when speaking, a “t” sound following an “s” sound is often elided or pronounced too quickly or softly to be heard.
answered 14 hours ago
MixolydianMixolydian
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For the noun board the correct tense of verb "to focus" would be focuses
or does not focus for the present.
So you are correct in that is not focus is incorrect. Both of your examples sound correct.
New contributor
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Is not focuses?
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
No, you would have to move not to the end of focuses.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
2
“The board focuses” but “The board does not focus”.
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
You Are Correct.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
1
@Mixolydian : But note also "The board does focus" and "The board does not focus".
– MPW
9 hours ago
add a comment |
For the noun board the correct tense of verb "to focus" would be focuses
or does not focus for the present.
So you are correct in that is not focus is incorrect. Both of your examples sound correct.
New contributor
1
Is not focuses?
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
No, you would have to move not to the end of focuses.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
2
“The board focuses” but “The board does not focus”.
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
You Are Correct.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
1
@Mixolydian : But note also "The board does focus" and "The board does not focus".
– MPW
9 hours ago
add a comment |
For the noun board the correct tense of verb "to focus" would be focuses
or does not focus for the present.
So you are correct in that is not focus is incorrect. Both of your examples sound correct.
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For the noun board the correct tense of verb "to focus" would be focuses
or does not focus for the present.
So you are correct in that is not focus is incorrect. Both of your examples sound correct.
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medicine_manmedicine_man
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Is not focuses?
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
No, you would have to move not to the end of focuses.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
2
“The board focuses” but “The board does not focus”.
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
You Are Correct.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
1
@Mixolydian : But note also "The board does focus" and "The board does not focus".
– MPW
9 hours ago
add a comment |
1
Is not focuses?
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
No, you would have to move not to the end of focuses.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
2
“The board focuses” but “The board does not focus”.
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
You Are Correct.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
1
@Mixolydian : But note also "The board does focus" and "The board does not focus".
– MPW
9 hours ago
1
1
Is not focuses?
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
Is not focuses?
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
1
No, you would have to move not to the end of focuses.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
No, you would have to move not to the end of focuses.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
2
2
“The board focuses” but “The board does not focus”.
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
“The board focuses” but “The board does not focus”.
– Mixolydian
14 hours ago
1
1
You Are Correct.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
You Are Correct.
– medicine_man
14 hours ago
1
1
@Mixolydian : But note also "The board does focus" and "The board does not focus".
– MPW
9 hours ago
@Mixolydian : But note also "The board does focus" and "The board does not focus".
– MPW
9 hours ago
add a comment |
Most likely the correct should be "does not focus on" if we are speaking about focus in general, or "is not focusing on" if this it taking place for a period of time.
You could also say "is not focused on" if you convey a present situation likely to change. In my opinion, it has a slight "yet" to it.
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Most likely the correct should be "does not focus on" if we are speaking about focus in general, or "is not focusing on" if this it taking place for a period of time.
You could also say "is not focused on" if you convey a present situation likely to change. In my opinion, it has a slight "yet" to it.
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Most likely the correct should be "does not focus on" if we are speaking about focus in general, or "is not focusing on" if this it taking place for a period of time.
You could also say "is not focused on" if you convey a present situation likely to change. In my opinion, it has a slight "yet" to it.
Most likely the correct should be "does not focus on" if we are speaking about focus in general, or "is not focusing on" if this it taking place for a period of time.
You could also say "is not focused on" if you convey a present situation likely to change. In my opinion, it has a slight "yet" to it.
answered 14 hours ago
SovereignSunSovereignSun
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