Email Language Decryption Challenge

You want to ask your colleague to send you the latest report. What could you write?

• Hey, where's the updated report?

• Could you please send me the latest report at your earliest convenience?

• You haven't sent me the report yet.

• I want the updated report now.

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

You're unsure of the recipient's name while addressing a formal e-mail. What's the most suitable way to start the e-mail?

• Hey there,

• To the concerned person,

• To Whom It May Concern,

• Hello,

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

You want to express your gratitude for a colleague's assistance. Which phrase is the most professional and polite?

• Good job on that.

• Thanks for doing your job.

• I'm grateful for your assistance.

• That was nice of you.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

You need to inform a client about a payment issue. Which phrase would you use?

• Your payment has an issue.

• You need to sort out your payment.

• I regret to inform you that there seems to be an issue with your recent payment.

• Pay us correctly next time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

You are concluding a formal email to a potential customer. What's the most appropriate closing?

• Bye,

• See you,

• Best Regards,

• Catch you later,

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

You're sending an email to schedule a meeting with a potential client. Which of the following sentences is the most suitable?

• We need to have a meeting. What's your availability?

• I suggest we arrange a meeting to discuss potential collaboration. What dates and times would be convenient for you?

• Let's meet. Tell me when you can.

• We have to meet. When are you free?

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

You need to apologize for a delay in response. Which of the following expressions is the most appropriate?

• Sorry I didn't write back.

• I apologize for my delayed response.

• I didn't have time to respond.

• I'm late. Sorry.

Tags

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

You want to introduce a new topic in your email. What's the most suitable way to do this?

• I want to talk about something else now.

• Switching gears,

• Let's change the topic.

• Now, moving onto another important matter,

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6