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Asl Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Grammar check
Hi all, first post 
Grammar is not my strong point, so hoping that one of you good folks could suggest changes, if needs be:
Dear Neil,
I write in response to your letter dated 29th March 2012.
It is my opinion that that no meaningful investigation can be conducted without the support and engagement of the complainant.
As my medical condition prohibits such engagement at this time, I request that any investigation, informal or otherwise, is not progressed.
Please be aware that, if and when my health improves, I may desire an investigation at a later time.
Any improvement will be determined by my doctor.
Grammar is not my strong point, so hoping that one of you good folks could suggest changes, if needs be:
Dear Neil,
I write in response to your letter dated 29th March 2012.
It is my opinion that that no meaningful investigation can be conducted without the support and engagement of the complainant.
As my medical condition prohibits such engagement at this time, I request that any investigation, informal or otherwise, is not progressed.
Please be aware that, if and when my health improves, I may desire an investigation at a later time.
Any improvement will be determined by my doctor.
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Hello, asl—and welcome to English Forums. Since your letter is addressed to 'Neil', obviously a friend or acquaintance, the rest is overly formal. Dear Neil, In answer to your letter of March 29th, I don't think any meaningful investigation can be conducted without my support and engagement, and since my medical condition prohibits this now, please suspend any investigation, informal or otherwise.
- Hello, asl—and welcome to English Forums.
- Since your letter is addressed to 'Neil', obviously a friend or acquaintance, the rest is overly formal.
- Dear Neil, In answer to your letter of March 29th, I don't think any meaningful investigation can be conducted without my support and engagement, and since my medical condition prohibits this now, please suspend any investigation, informal or otherwise.
- If and when my health improves, I may want to restart it, but my doctor will let me know when that's possible.
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Hello, asl—and welcome to English Forums. Since your letter is addressed to 'Neil', obviously a friend or acquaintance, the rest is overly formal.
Dear Neil,
In answer to your letter of March 29th, I don't think any meaningful investigation can be conducted without my support and engagement, and since my medical condition prohibits this now, please suspend any investigati
Dear Neil,
In answer to your letter of March 29th, I don't think any meaningful investigation can be conducted without my support and engagement, and since my medical condition prohibits this now, please suspend any investigati
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Hi, my friend.
I should have put some context.
It is to work and Neil is my manager. He wants to have an investigation but I don't think I can do it.
I should have put some context.
It is to work and Neil is my manager. He wants to have an investigation but I don't think I can do it.
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Fine, and I see no reason to change what I have given you: it remains appropriate.
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