[General] natural expressions

[maoyueh]

I'd like to ask a quick question. Are the following sentences acceptable, natural, or not natural? Thank you.

1. I used English to talk to him.
2. Don't use a pencil to write your essay.
3. Most college students use computers to type their papers.
4. Generally men drive better than women.

 

[billmcd]

I'd like to ask a quick question. Are the following sentences acceptable, natural, or not natural? Thank you.

1. I used English to talk to him. Acceptable, or "I spoke to him in English".
2. Don't use a pencil to write your essay. Natural.
3. Most college students use computers to type their papers. Acceptable or "to prepare/do".
4. Generally, men drive better than women. Natural and so true! :lol:

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[shur2gal]

1. I used English to talk to him.

This one is not natural. It's technically correct, so it's technically acceptable, but try something like, "I spoke to him in English," instead!

2. Don't use a pencil to write your essay.
3. Most college students use computers to type their papers.
4. Generally men drive better than women.

These are all natural. Keep up the good work! (Acceptable and Natural.)

EDIT: Ninja'd by above poster!