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Which is better? 1. The current phase angle is directly input to the control unit. 2. The current phase angle is input directly to the control unit. 3. The current phase angle is input to the control unit directly.

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All three sentences are grammatically correct, but they have slight differences in emphasis and naturalness. Here's how they compare:

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Comparison of the Three Options:

Option	Naturalness	Emphasis	Notes
1. "The current phase angle is directly input to the control unit."	⚠️ Less natural	✅ Emphasizes "directly" modifying "input"	"Directly input" sounds slightly awkward; "input" as a verb is less common in formal writing. "Directly inputted" or "directly provided" may sound smoother.
2. "The current phase angle is input directly to the control unit."	✅ Most natural	✅ Balanced emphasis	Best choice—"directly" placed after "input" makes the sentence flow naturally while keeping the focus clear.
3. "The current phase angle is input to the control unit directly."	⚠️ Slightly less natural	✅ Emphasizes "directly" modifying "to the control unit"	Grammatically fine but feels less natural because "directly" at the end sounds a bit detached from the verb.

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Best Choice:

✔ Option 2: "The current phase angle is input directly to the control unit."

• ✅ Sounds the most natural.
• ✅ Keeps a clear focus on the action of inputting directly.
• ✅ Common structure in technical writing.

Alternative (for more clarity):

✔ "The current phase angle is fed directly into the control unit." (More common wording in engineering.)

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Is it "input to" or "inputted to"?

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In technical writing, "input" is commonly used as both a noun and a verb, but its use as a verb is somewhat debated. Here’s the breakdown:

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"Input" vs. "Inputted" as a Verb:

Form	Acceptability	Common Usage
"Input to" ✅	Widely accepted in modern technical writing	Common in engineering, computing, and control systems (e.g., "The data is input to the system.")
"Inputted to" ⚠️	Grammatically correct but less common	Occasionally used in formal writing, but many prefer "entered," "fed," or "provided."

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Which One is Better?

✔ "Input to" is more widely used and sounds natural in technical documents.
✔ "Inputted to" sounds somewhat awkward or outdated and is less commonly used in engineering contexts.

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Recommended Sentence:

✅ "The current phase angle is input directly to the control unit."
✅ Or, for smoother phrasing: "The current phase angle is fed directly into the control unit."

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