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Tuesday Teaser: Accepting an invitation
Here are 10 formal words (remember the ‘List of formal English’ last week).
employees matters appreciate schedule requirements swift/prompt ample participate
reply convenient
Place them in the correct gap to complete a formal letter of acceptance. Good luck.
Dear Dave
Thank you very much indeed for your swift 1) …………….. . I have checked my 2) …………….. for the coming weeks, I would like to confirm 15 March for our meeting.
I think we must plan in enough time to discuss the individual 3) …………….. of each member of staff, who should 4) …………….. in the seminar so that I can plan accordingly.
In my experience, 2 hours should be 5) …………….. time to discuss all the necessary 6) …………….. . Would 2-4pm be 7)…………….. for you?
I would really 8) …………….. 9) …………….. confirmation so I can make the necessary travel arrangements.
I look forward to hearing from you and meeting your 10) …………….. .
Yours Sincerely.
Answers
1) reply 2) schedule 3) requirements 4) participate 5) ample 6) matters. 7) convenient 8) appreciate 9) swift/prompt 10) employees