Build your business writing vocabulary with this exercise. Understanding these expressions will help you write clearer, more professional emails, letters, and other formal communications in English.
💬 Useful phrases “Let me clarify what I mean by that.” — used to prevent misunderstanding by providing further explanation “If I understand you correctly...” — paraphrasing the other person's point to confirm comprehension “Would you be able to expand on that?” — asking for more detail on a point someone has briefly mentioned “That's an interesting perspective. Have you considered...?” — engaging constructively with someone's idea while introducing a new angle “I'd like to revisit this point later if that's okay.” — noting something to return to without interrupting the current discussion “To be transparent about our situation...” — signaling honest and direct communication about a limitation or constraint “We're aligned on the goal, but differ on the approach.” — clearly identifying where agreement and disagreement exist “Let's define what success looks like for this project.” — proposing to establish shared expectations and measurable outcomes
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Choose the correct response to complete each sentence.
1. We __________________________ (= offer) a discount of 10% on orders of 1,000 or more.
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2. We __________________________ that the merchandise will be delivered in 2 business days. = We promise that you will receive the merchandise in 2 business days.
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3. If you require more information, please don't __________________________ to contact me.
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4. __________________________ to contact me if you have any other questions.
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5. I'm writing to let you know that the meeting has been ___________________________ to 4:00 PM. ( = The start of the meeting has been delayed until 4:00 PM.)
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6. Let me go over some of the recent ___________________________. ( = some of the things that have happened recently)
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7. I'm not ____________________ to provide that information. = I can't provide that information. ( = usually because of legal reasons)
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8. I look __________________ to your response. = I'll be awaiting your response.
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9. I would appreciate your help in this ___________________________.
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10. Hopefully we'll be able to ___________________________ ( = clear up/come to a decision about) this issue in the upcoming week.
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