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You can but they will not active vs you can do that but will not be activated

The second phrase, 'you can do that but will not be activated,' is correct. The first phrase, 'you can but they will not active,' is not correct as it is missing the verb 'do' and the preposition 'be.' The correct phrase indicates the ability to perform an action without the expected outcome.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 646 views

You can but they will not active

This phrase is not correct. It is missing the verb 'do' and the preposition 'be.'

This phrase is not commonly used in English. To convey the intended meaning, the correct structure should be used.
  • His sister's asked for the papers, but he's not active through me.
  • General, cloaking device is active, But they locked unto our magnetic signature.
  • The applicant is not active in the early delivery of newspapers [38], but is active in the standard delivery of newspapers.
  • Testing revealed viral antibodies, but no active virions.
  • The alleged beneficiary claims that Mont Parnès is not active internationally but operates only locally and is therefore not in competition with casinos abroad.
  • But active stealth is a huge drain on the 77's power supply.
  • What the Commission has criticized over and over again is that the French police authorities have been anything but active in intervening on-the-spot when such attacks are taking place.
  • Commissioner, children are not eating more, but they are less active and get less exercise.
  • Instead of doing so, the Commission presented a communication on an agreement negotiated with the automobile industry, which, however, incorporates not only passive safety measures, but active ones as well.
  • We do not need unilateral actions like the invasion in Iraq, but active commitment in Darfur with the help of the Security Council.
  • Phoenix AG ('Phoenix') is also specialised in the production of technical rubber products (e.g. suspension systems, anti-vibration systems, hoses and conveyor belts), but not active in the production of tyres.
  • But the active ingredient of pepper... is piperine.
  • The report not only criticises the Commission, however, but proposes active and sustainable steps to improve and optimise efficiency.
  • In that way the region's identity as an independent but very active part of Europe is strengthened.
  • High Representative Ashton has issued two statements expressing her concern, but more active and practical actions are urgently needed instead.
  • for L&R: real estate investment and development, based in the UK but active elsewhere in Europe,
  • I mean, Reserves, but then went active duty.
  • The GPS signal was active but he's not answering.
  • Her cell repair is active but weakened.
  • But he's active in the union.

Alternatives:

  • you can do that but they will not be active

you can do that but will not be activated

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate the ability to perform an action but with the outcome of not being activated.
  • Everybody in camp can do that but me.
  • Mike could do that but not Sasha.
  • I could do that but it takes me a great effort.
  • Black women, you cannot do that but once.
  • If you want to have a normal conversation like two normal adult people, I'd be happy to do that but I am not doing this.
  • You do that but then I go back to the girls and beer.
  • I don't know how many times I've seen you do that but it never ceases to amaze me.
  • We will do that but one way of stopping points of order on the Minutes is not to distribute them.
  • There are many ways to do that but an integrated approach is absolutely essential.
  • I will do that but I've got to talk to you... ...about something else first.
  • I am not saying a ma sheen like that might not be able do that but at the moment it is a sheer brute force crunching.
  • I don't know why I thought I had to do that but I did.
  • However, with an eye on the clock I would prefer not to do that but rather to abide by Mr Rothley's request that the Commissioner should be consistent.
  • But from the experience we have had on other previous occasions which I do not need to quote, when the Commission has tried to do that but has failed, we must be very cautious before putting that type of decision into practice.
  • Don't nobody do that but me.
  • Where else can we do that but IMH?
  • I'd like to do that but I'll lose my bonus.
  • It is the norm in Parliament to hand out compliments and I am quite happy to do that but, with your permission President, I will reserve my praise for next time because I think that the Commission is quite late with its standardisation of electric vehicles.
  • I take note of that but will not conceal my conviction that this is overhasty and not appropriate to the actual situation of the railways.
  • Regan can't do that but you YOU can.

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