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Perfect Stranger Posted 10 years ago
Letter Writing

list of reference(s)?

Dear All,

Could you please have a look at this email?
Should there be a question mark at the end of the highlighted sentence? Are there any mistakes here?
I know this person quite well. He doesn't mind the casual tone.

Hi Bob



How have you been lately? Hope life has been treating you well.



I would like to ask if I may add your name and contact information to my list of references? I am applying for a history teaching position in a large international school, and I would be grateful for your support should they need to contact you.



Also, not sure if you have a tight schedule these days, but perhaps I could swing by your office on one of the not-too-busy days?


All the best,


XYZ
  

Top answer

Perfect Stranger Should there be a question mark at the end of the highlighted sentence? No; it is an indirect question. The last sentence is not a question, either.

— Mister Micawber

  • Perfect Stranger Should there be a question mark at the end of the highlighted sentence?
  • No; it is an indirect question.
  • The last sentence is not a question, either.
  • Perfect Stranger Are there any mistakes here?
  • As corrected (understanding that you wish to be informal): Hi Bob, How have you been lately?
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Perfect StrangerShould there be a question mark at the end of the highlighted sentence?
No; it is an indirect question. The last sentence is not a question, either.
Perfect StrangerAre there any mistakes here?
As corrected (understanding that you wish to be informal):

Hi Bob,

How have you
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Thanks MM. I think that I should have kept it semi-formal or semi-casual. That thought came to me a bit too late though.
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