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BrilliantWriter Posted 14 years ago
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query/inquiry/enquiry
Salaam and Hi everyone. which one is correct?
1. Should you have any inquiries, you can...
2. Should you have any enquiries, you can..
3. Should you have any queries, you can..
When I was applying for scholarships, I've been receiving a lot of this kind of sentences in my email. But, I am wondering, which one is the most correct one? In case its got something to do with British English or American, then here in my country, we are using British English. Thanks!
1. Should you have any inquiries, you can...
2. Should you have any enquiries, you can..
3. Should you have any queries, you can..
When I was applying for scholarships, I've been receiving a lot of this kind of sentences in my email. But, I am wondering, which one is the most correct one? In case its got something to do with British English or American, then here in my country, we are using British English. Thanks!
Top answer
Despite some prescriptions, the evidence is that both spellings (inquiry, enquiry) are used in both BrE and AmE, with the 'i' spelling occurring more frequently. I must admit that I use both—I can't be bothered to check the spelling if I have a doubt. These two words refer to general requests for information.
- Despite some prescriptions, the evidence is that both spellings (inquiry, enquiry) are used in both BrE and AmE, with the 'i' spelling occurring more frequently.
- I must admit that I use both—I can't be bothered to check the spelling if I have a doubt.
- These two words refer to general requests for information.
- 'Query' more often applies to a request in response to a problem or concern.
- Nevertheless, in your sort of context, they are all equally acceptable.
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Despite some prescriptions, the evidence is that both spellings (inquiry, enquiry) are used in both BrE and AmE, with the 'i' spelling occurring more frequently. I must admit that I use both—I can't be bothered to check the spelling if I have a doubt. These two words refer to general requests for information. 'Query' more often applies to a request in response to a problem or concern. Neverthele
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