Formal language

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
I am sorry to inform you that your application...

• did not  make it to the final round.
• didn't hack it
• was not successful on this occasion.

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CCSS.L.9-10.5A

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
I look forward to...

• meeting with you to discuss this further.
• thrashing this out with you over a pint.
• having a chat with you soon.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
I am the ideal candidate for the vacancy because...

• your company rocks! working with you will be awesome!
• I have substantial experience in retail management.
• I've done this kind of job before and I rock at it.

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CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
I am disappointed that...

• the work you did didn't come to scratch.
• the service you provided was poor.
• the service you provided was unsatisfactory

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
________________,
Thank you for the email dated January 20th, 2017

• Dear Mr Pacheco,
• Hi Mr Pacheco,
• Dear sir

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the gaps.
I request a full refund in respect of...

• the shoddy pile of junk that you supplied us with.
• the dodgy batch of computers you delivered to us.
• the defective goods which were supplied by you.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E

Which of the following sentences is more formal in style?
 

• We regret to inform you that...
• We are sorry to tell you that...
• We are sorry to say that...

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.8.2E

Which of the following sentences is more formal in style?

• Thanks a lot for telling me about this.
• Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
• I appreciate you bringing this matter to my attention.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

Which of the following sentences is more formal in style?

• I am very unhappy about the service they gave me.
• I am extremely dissatisfied with the service I received.
• I'm not happy with the service I recieved.

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.8.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

Which of the following sentences is more formal in style?

• I am writing to give you some details regarding....
• I want to tell you about..
• I'd like to tell you about...
  

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E