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Which of the following language features are appropriate and common in a formal email or letter asking for information? Select all correct answers.

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Passive voice: Applicants will be notified by email.

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Active instruction: Send me the details.

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Several exclamation marks: I need a reply soon!!!

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Direct question: When does it begin?

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Indirect question: Could you tell me when it begins?

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Informal phrasal verb: They put the event off.

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Precise verb: The event was postponed.

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Contractions: I’d like to know if it’s included.

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Full forms: I would like to know whether it is included.

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Ellipsis: Hope to hear from you soon.

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Text abbreviation: Please reply ASAP.

A Formal Email or Letter Asking for Information - B2 English Writing — Exercise 4

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