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I like

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I am fond of

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I want

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I’d like
I desire

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I need

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I require

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Find out what’s wrong

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Identify the problem

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Fix the problem

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Resolve the issue 

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I’m getting in touch about…

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I am writing with regard to…

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Can you…

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I was wondering if you might…

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Can’t wait to hear your response…

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I look forward to hearing your response…

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Also

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Moreover,

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Anyway

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Nevertheless

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I think

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In my opinion

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So

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Therefore

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And, …

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In addition,

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But, …

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However, …

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15
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You are so wrong..

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I respectfully disagree

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I told you this multiple times

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I am sure you are aware

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17
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I wanted to tell you about…

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The following is to inform you of…

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18
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Can you please do this

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It would be greatly appreciated if you could do this

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I am so sorry to tell you…

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Unfortunately, I regret to inform you…

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20
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Your experience ____
that you are a good fit
Show

A

Demonstrate

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21
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I want to____
your distractions
formal remove

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eliminate

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22
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Let’s ____ this together

Formal go through

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examine

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23
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What is the formal way to say ‘You’re welcome’?

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It was a pleasure

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24
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What is a synonym for ‘Wrong’?

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Incorrect

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What is another term for ‘Mistake’?

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Error

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What is a synonym for ‘Good’?

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Positive

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27
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Very delicate
Formal

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Fragile

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Very disastrous
Formal

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Calamitous

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Very clever

Formal

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Adroit

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Very big

Formal

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Enormous

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Very solid

Formal

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Robust

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32
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Your contract will unfortunately___.

Formal end

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be terminated

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33
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Please____ a solution.

Formal think on

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conceive

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34
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I will find a way ____ your irresponsibility.

Formal to deal with

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to handle

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35
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____ any discrepancies you find.

Formal Point out

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Indicate

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36
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Let’s ____ a new department

Formal set up

37
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This option is ____ than the others.

Formal worse

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I can’t ____ his behavior any longer.

Formal put up with

39
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You have to trust what the manager is saying.

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Give him the benefit of the doubt.

40
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It’s not complicated.

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It’s not rocket science

41
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I will not hold you responsible.

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I will let you off the hook.

42
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What is a synonym for ‘Exactly right’?

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Accurate

Accurate refers to being free from error and conforming to fact or truth.

43
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What does ‘A lot’ translate to in more formal terms?

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Substantial

Substantial implies a considerable amount or degree.

44
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What is a synonym for ‘Helpful’?

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Beneficial

Beneficial means producing good results or helpful effects.

45
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What is a more formal way to say ‘A good thing to do’?

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Advisable

Advisable suggests that a certain action is recommended or wise.

46
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Bad

Formal

47
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Expensive

Formal

48
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Cheap

Formal

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Inexpensive

49
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You got the job

A

My assistant will forward the contract to you

50
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I hope you don’t make mistakes again.

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I trust you’ll continue to do a great job

51
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Why did you mess it up before?

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Thank you for addressing the issues and improving the work

52
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Why did it take you so long?

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Thank you for your patience on this task

53
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You better not mess this up again.

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I’m confident you’ll handle future tasks well

54
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Maybe

55
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So

56
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Buy

57
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Start

58
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Need

59
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You’re welcome

A

It was a pleasure.

60
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Is this ready yet?

A

Would you confirm if the task has been completed?

61
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Did you finish the task?

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I would appreciate an update on the progress of the task.

62
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Can you give me an update?

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Could you kindly provide the current status?

63
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Can I get some feedback on this?

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I would value your feedback on this matter.

64
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Can we end the meeting

A

Can we wrap up the meeting

65
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Can we end the meeting

A

Can we wrap up the meeting

66
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I’m not certain…

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I’ll confirm that for you.

67
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I’m not sure…

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I’ll follow up with more information.

68
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I don’t have the answer…

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I’ll find out and get back to you.

69
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I don’t know..

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I’ll need to look into that.

70
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What do you mean?

A

Could you elaborate on that?

71
Q

Try

72
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Find

73
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Review

74
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I need some help with

A

I require some assistance with

75
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As soon as possible

A

At your earliest convenience

76
Q

I’m sorry I can’t come

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I am afraid I won’t be able to attend

77
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We are worried about

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We are concerned about

78
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Tell why

A

Explain
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Please, tell me why you have made this decision
Please, explain your decision

79
Q

Could you please talk some more about the project?

A

Could you please elaborate on that?

80
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How are you going to fix this problem?

A

How are you going to solve this problem?

81
Q

I need your input on this

82
Q

This update introduces a better version

A

an improved

83
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Fire employee

84
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Hire

85
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Can you point out the issue

86
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Give me your contact details

A

May I have your contact details, please?

87
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I want a pizza

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I would like to have a pizza.

88
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You didn’t explain this point.

A

I didn’t understand this point.

89
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Ok
Sounds good

A

Certainly
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If a colleague asks you to do something you can reply “Certainly I can do that”

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