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Ritinha Posted 21 years ago
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Hi ... I´m reporting the following issues. Could you please give me your opinion:

1.1) He was not aware of how the client´s requirements could be accessed through the extranet.
OR should I say 1.2) He was not aware of how to access the client´s requirements through the extranet

2.1) During the visit, it was shown how to access it.
OR should I say 2.2) During the visit, it was shown how the extranet could be accessed.

3.1) It was highlighted the need for the new starters to review the company´s procedures OR should I say 3.1) It was highlighted the need for the new starters for reviewing the company´s procedures.

I would appreciate if you could help me.
Thanks,
Ritinha
  

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1) He was not aware of how the client´s requirements could be accessed through the extranet. 2) He was not aware of how to access the client´s requirements through the extranet JT: Either is okay. 1) During the visit, the client [it] was shown how to access it.

  • 1) He was not aware of how the client´s requirements could be accessed through the extranet.
  • 2) He was not aware of how to access the client´s requirements through the extranet JT: Either is okay.
  • 1) During the visit, the client [it] was shown how to access it.
  • 2) During the visit, the client [it] was shown how the extranet could be accessed.
  • JT: I'm not sure why you want to use the subject 'it', Ritinha.
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1.1) He was not aware of how the client´s requirements could be accessed through the extranet.

OR should I say

1.2) He was not aware of how to access the client´s requirements through the extranet

JT: Either is okay.

2.1) During the visit, the client [it] was shown how to access it.
OR should I say 2.2) During the visit, the client [it] was shown h
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Thanks JT ... just to clarify:

in 2.1 "it" does not refer to the client; I want to say that during the visit, it was shown to the person who did not know how to access the extranet, the way of accessing it.
But according to your suggestion, I will be changing to:
During the visit, Person X was shown how to access the extranet.

in 3.1 I´m trying to say that the new st
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in 2.1 "it" does not refer to the client; I want to say that during the visit, it was shown to the person who did not know how to access the extranet, the way of accessing it.
But according to your suggestion, I will be changing to:
During the visit, Person X was shown how to access the extranet.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I understan
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Hello Ritinha

Just in case Just the Truth forgets, here are my suggestions:

1. He didn't know how to access the client's requirements through the extranet.

2. During the visit, training was given in how to access the extranet.

3. The need for new staff to review company procedures was highlighted.

(If on the other hand Just the Truth doesn't forge

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