Complete sentence/using deepest with appreciation /apology vs apologies/using the word note

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Why questions are in regards to the following sentences:

Sincere apologies for the lateness of this note. I know this is a very belated note, but I wanted to make sure I wrote to you to show my deepest appreciation for your Christmas gift.

Even though, I expressed my gratitude by giving you a warm and loving "Thank You" hug, it has been bothering me that I did not also give you a thank you card.

Questions: 1. Is it okay to use apologies instead of apology? Is that a complete sentence?

2. Does it make sense/is it correct to use the word deepest in front of appreciation?

3. Is it correct to use the word "note" (to refer to this thank you card). I used that word instead of

over using thank you card since I used thank you card in the second sentence.

Mister Micawber · Accepted Answer

AnonymousQuestions: 1. Is it okay to use apologies instead of apology?

Yes.

AnonymousIs that a complete sentence?

Yes; there is an understood elision: ('I offer my....')

Anonymous2. Does it make sense/is it correct to use the word deepest in front of appreciation?

Yes, it is standard.

Anonymous. Is it correct to use the word "note" (to refer to this thank you card).

Yes, that is fine.

Anonymous · Answer

Anonymous
My questions are in regards to the following sentences:
Sincere apologies for the lateness of this note. I know this is a very belated note, but I wanted to make sure I wrote to you to show my deepest appreciation for your Christmas gift.
Even though I expressed my gratitude by giving you a warm and loving "Thank You" hug, it has been bothering me that I did not also give you a thank you card.
1. Is it okay to use apologies instead of apology? Is that a complete sentence?
2. Does it make sense/is it correct to use the word deepest in front of appreciation (Or, should I have used another appropriate word)? What does deepest actually mean with the word appreciation? I saw this somewhere when writing the cards and just decided to use it.
3. Is it correct to use the word "note" (to refer to this thank you card). I used that word instead of over using thank you card since I used thank you card in the second paragraph. Or, does note refer to very small statements but not when writing a thank you card. My card has 3 very small additional paragraphs that actually thanks the parents for each gift.

4. I have never used this web site before so I am wondering what type of people answer these questions (teachers, student or other?)

Thank you so much! Because I teach toddlers (I am a teacher but do not have a teaching degree) and many of these cards are going to parents that are teachers, I want to be sure they are 100% written correctly. So, I am really needing help with my cards. I also include paragraphs that is actually thank the families for each gift.

Anonymous · Answer

I think I accidentally posted my questions 2 times. Sorry! I did not see your response before sending it again. Thank you very much!

Complete sentence/using deepest with appreciation /apology vs apologies/using the word note

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