Degrees of Formality
review
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concerned
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angry
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ensure
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receive
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purchase
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complete
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assure
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request
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would like
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1. I can promise (can assure) you this will never happen again.
2. We will make sure (ensure) the computer is repaired by one of our technicians.
3. The book I bought (purchased) online was damaged.
4. I want (would like) you to give me my money back.
5. I hope you got (received) the package I sent last week.
6. He’s really mad (angry)about the service he received at our store.
7. The work will be finished (completed) by the end of the month.
8. The manager is worried (concerned) that they won’t meet their deadline.
9. Please go over (review) the proposal and make any necessary changes.
10. She asked (requested) for the information a long time ago.
1 1. a note to a co-worker: The meeting is at 10 sharp. Don’t be late.
The meeting is at 10 o'clock, please be on time.
2 2. a letter to a Member of Parliament: Thank you for your help in this matter.
Thank you for replying to my e-mail and for your help in this matter.
3 3. an email message to a friend: I am looking forward to seeing you there.
4 4. a note to a child’s teacher: I would greatly appreciate it if you could inform me when I could meet with you.
I would greatly appreciate it if you could inform me when you could meet me.
5 5. an email message to a superior: I’ll let you know about the time of the meeting ASAP. I’ll like to tell you about the time of the meeting ASAP.
6 6. a manager to her subordinates: Thanks for your hard work, guys.
Thanks for your hard work, everyone.
7 7. a letter accompanying your résumé: Here is my résumé.
Now
I am looking forward for my Canadian career start.
8. a note to the office cleaner: I would appreciate it if you could kindly clean under my desk in a timely fashion.
Please help me to clean under my desk in a timely fashion.
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