The government and other institutions are actively involved in this issue, but to no avail.
2007-11-09 05:29:43 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
CORRECTION:
The government and other institutions have been and still are actively involved in this issue, but their effects have been minimal.
HOW ABOUT NOW?
2007-11-09 05:41:48 · update #1
I think the correction is much better. Generally, it's better to use simple language.
2007-11-09 07:05:10 · answer #1 · answered by Debdeb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In terms of sentence mechanics, it is correct.
In general, "to no avail" implies a conclusion preceded by the involvement of "government and other institutions." Thus, it is more accurate to say, "The government and other institutions WERE actively involved in this issue, but to no avail."
2007-11-09 13:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Blessèd™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No.
The government and other institutions HAVE BEEN actively involved in this issue, but to no avail.
Or
The government and other institutions WERE actively involved in this issue, but to no avail.
or
The government and other institutions HAD BEEN actively involved in this issue, but to no avail.
2007-11-09 13:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by monicanena 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Of no use or advantage, ineffective, as in All his shouting was to no avail; no one could hear him, or The life jacket was of little or no avail. This idiom uses avail in the sense of "advantage" or "assistance," a usage dating from the mid-1400
either use have been or were like the above-mentioned example from the previous user
2007-11-09 13:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by shutterbug_iconium 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-11-09 13:39:24 · answer #5 · answered by chralissia 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-11-09 13:36:56 · answer #6 · answered by tiffanyy =:] 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
yes.
2007-11-09 13:32:57 · answer #7 · answered by cool chick 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋