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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Sentence assistance
Are these sentences correctly written?
I would like to inquire about when the chemistry class is offered.
I am sending you this message to inquire about when the chemistry class is offered.
I am writing to ask about when the chemistry class is offered.
I would like to inquire about when the chemistry class is offered.
I am sending you this message to inquire about when the chemistry class is offered.
I am writing to ask about when the chemistry class is offered.
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" (You initially want just a date/time. ) In my opinion, writing the words, "I am writing" is redundant except in formal applications. "About" is a general inquiry that has no commitment or that wants generic information.
- " (You initially want just a date/time.
- ) In my opinion, writing the words, "I am writing" is redundant except in formal applications.
- "About" is a general inquiry that has no commitment or that wants generic information.
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If by telephone: "I would like to inquire when the chemistry class is offered (or held)."
(You initially want just a date/time. Based on the response, you might ask about it.)
If by e-mail: "I am inquiring when the chemistry class is offered."
(When you get a response, you may have further requests, such as to book it.)
If by mail: "I am writing about the chemistry class."
(You initially want just a date/time. Based on the response, you might ask about it.)
If by e-mail: "I am inquiring when the chemistry class is offered."
(When you get a response, you may have further requests, such as to book it.)
If by mail: "I am writing about the chemistry class."
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Or you could just ask
When is the chemistry class offered, please?
When you receive mail from this institution, is it usually brief and casual, or is it usually formal and fancy?
In other words, what tone is commonly used?
When is the chemistry class offered, please?
When you receive mail from this institution, is it usually brief and casual, or is it usually formal and fancy?
In other words, what tone is commonly used?
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CliveIn other words, what tone is commonly used?Hi Clive. Yes, the tone is usually formal but not fancy. It can bee seen as a combination of formal and casual.
They use words that a similar to the ones I used in my initial post, and that's is why I would like to know if they are correct.
I like your suggested sentence but I am also curious t
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Your original 3 sentences are not wrong, but a bit wordy. Basically, I agree with wIlpeter's comments.
In particular, #2 seems unnatural and even, to me, a bit silly.
Clive
In particular, #2 seems unnatural and even, to me, a bit silly.
Clive
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CliveIn particular, #2 seems unnatural and even, to me, a bit silly.Thanks. Is the unnatural and silly part the first part of #2, 'I am sending you this message'?
Is this sentence correct, and is about not necessary and redundant?
I am writing to inquire (about) when the chemistry class is offered.
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Is the unnatural and silly part the first part of #2, 'I am sending you this message'? Yes
Is this sentence correct,Yes and is about not necessary and redundant? Yes
I am writing to inquire (about) when the chemistry class is offered.
Is this sentence correct,Yes and is about not necessary and redundant? Yes
I am writing to inquire (about) when the chemistry class is offered.
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Clive Is the unnatural and silly part the first part of #2, 'I am sending you this message'? YesIs this sentence correct,Yes and is about not necessary and redundant? YesI am writing to inquire (about) when the chemistry class is offered.Thanks. Just curious, would it also be redundant to use (about) if 'ask' were used instead of 'inquire'?
I am writ
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