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User_gary Posted 12 years ago
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We did send a reminder to dispatch the items and we got a reply they would send them by next week.

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We did send a reminder to dispatch the items , and we got a reply that they would send them by next week. Only say 'did send' if you really want to emphasize or re-iterate that you sent a reply. Otherwise, just say 'sent'.

— Clive

  • We did send a reminder to dispatch the items , and we got a reply that they would send them by next week.
  • Only say 'did send' if you really want to emphasize or re-iterate that you sent a reply.
  • Otherwise, just say 'sent'.
  • Clive
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We did send a reminder to dispatch the items, and we got a reply that they would send them by next week.

Only say 'did send' if you really want to emphasize or re-iterate that you sent a reply. Otherwise, just say 'sent'.

Clive
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User_garyWe did send a reminder to dispatch the items and we got a reply they would send them by next week.Is this sentence correct?
Yes, but you can improve it a little bit.

We sent them a reminder to dispatch the items, and they replied that they would send them by next week.

CJ
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Thanks Clive.

Do you think the version given below is correct?

We sent a reminder to dispatch the items, they said it is not yet approved by their Purchasing Manager. Once he approves, he would dispatch the items.
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eg We sent a reminder to dispatch the items, but they said that the shipment has not yet been approved by their Purchasing Manager.

Items are usually sent to a Purchasing Manager, not by him/her.

Clive
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