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May 28

To Communicate with They vs. To Communicate with Them

Correct: "To communicate with them"


Explanation: "Them" is the correct object pronoun to use after a preposition like "with."
Example: "I need to communicate with them about the project.”

At the Day vs. As of Today

Correct: "As of today”


Explanation: "As of today" means starting from today or up to this day. "At the day" is not a standard phrase in English.
Example: "As of today, the new policy is in effect.”

On December vs. In December

Correct: "In December"


Explanation: Use "in" with months to indicate a general time period.
Example: "We will have the meeting in December.”

For Asking vs. To Inquire About

Correct: "To inquire about"


Explanation: "To inquire about" is a more formal and precise way to indicate asking for information. "For asking" is awkward and
not standard.
Example: "I am writing to inquire about the status of my application.”

His Visiting in Paris vs. His Stay in Paris

Correct: "His stay in Paris"


Explanation: "Stay" is a noun that refers to the period someone spends in a place. "Visiting" is a verb form and doesn't fit well as a
noun in this context.
Example: "His stay in Paris was very enjoyable.”

How to Tell vs. How to Say

Difference:
How to Tell: Refers to the act of informing someone or conveying a message or fact.
Example: "I don't know how to tell him the bad news."
How to Say: Refers to the way you express something in words, often focusing on the choice of words or phrasing.
Example: "I’m not sure how to say 'thank you' in Japanese."

The Ticket Plane vs. The Plane Ticket


The Ticket Plane Incorrect: this phrase is grammatically incorrect and does not make sense in English I

• Example: Incorrect - "I need to buy the ticket plane."

The Plane Ticket

• Correct: This phrase correctly describes a ticket for a plane.


• Example: Correct - "I need to buy the plane ticket.”
June 13

Exercise 2
Make the sentences more concise. The potential answers are listed after the activity.

1. We certainly hope this decision won’t have a negative impact on the reputation of our firm.

We certainly hope this decision will not underscore (undermine) the reputation of out firm (the firm’s reputation) / We
hope the decision won’t damage our reputation.

2. Basically, what the training program is going to do is prepare each and every one of the participants for their
certification test that they will take soon.

The program aims to get all the participants prepared for the upcoming test / The training program will prepare
participants for the upcoming certification test.

3. Could you recommend to us someone in the area who works as a contractor?

Could you give us some reference for a contractor in the area / Could you recommend a local contractor?
4. There is a possibility that I might get together with some of the people in my MBA program this weekend.

There might be a gathering this weekend with my MBA classmates / I might get together with my MBA classmates this
weekend.

5. She is professional, courteous, and she always comes to work on time.

She is always professional and punctual /She is professional, courteous, and punctual.

6. The problem was addressed at our meeting that we have every week.

The problem was addressed at our weekly meeting / We addressed the problem at our weekly meeting.

7. Please talk to John and tell him about the benefits of the deal and that he should accept it.

Please, discuss with John the deal’s benefits and persuade him to accept / Please try to persuade John to accept the deal.

8. The primary role of our recruiters is to search for and locate professionals with good qualifications who live in our
area.

Our recruiters primary role is to locate qualified local professional / Our recruiters find highly qualified (local)
professionals in our area.

9. Carlos speaks English fluently, and can also speak Portuguese at an intermediate level, and in addition he is capable
of conversing in German.

Carlos is trilingual of English, Portuguese and German / Carlos speaks fluent English, intermediate Portuguese, and
conversational German.

10. It’s a really excellent opportunity and one that you should definitely take advantage of.

You should definitely seize this chance / You should take advantage of this excellent opportunity.

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