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Here are a few options for the corrected English:
More formal:
Please review the attached file.
Kindly review the attached file.
Less formal:
Could you take a look at the attached file?
Please check out the attached file.
The best choice depends on the specific context and your relationship with the recipient. Here are some formal and informal ways to ask someone to review a document, along with examples: Formal:
Could you please review the attached file?
Example: "Dear Mr. Smith, Could you please review the attached proposal and provide your feedback by Friday?"
I would be grateful if you could review the attached document.
Example: "I would be grateful if you could review the attached report and offer your insights." Kindly review the attached document at your earliest convenience.
Example: "Kindly review the attached contract and sign it by the end of the week."
I would appreciate it if you could take a look at the attached file.
Example: "I would appreciate it if you could take a look at the attached report and let me know if you have any questions."
Informal:
Can you take a look at this document?
Example: "Hey John, can you take a look at this document and let me know what you think?" Check this out when you get a chance.
Example: "Hey team, check this out when you get a chance. Let me know if you have any feedback."
Give this a quick look, will you?
Example: "Hey Sarah, give this a quick look, will you? I need to know if there are any errors." Could you have a quick look at this?
Example: "Could you have a quick look at this draft and see if it's okay?"
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Additional tips:
Consider your relationship with the recipient. If you know them well, you can use a more informal tone. If you don't know them well, or if the situation is formal, use a more formal tone. Be clear about what you want the recipient to do. Do you want them to review the document and provide feedback, or do you want them to sign it?
Be polite and respectful. Even if you're using an informal tone, it's important to be polite and respectful.
I hope this helps!
More Examples of Formal and Informal Requests
Requesting Feedback on a Project
Formal:
I would be grateful if you could provide your expert opinion on the attached project proposal. Your feedback on the preliminary design document would be invaluable.
Informal:
What do you think of this initial draft?
Any thoughts on the new project plan?
Requesting a Meeting
Formal:
I would like to request a meeting to discuss the upcoming project.
I would be grateful if we could schedule a meeting to review the latest sales figures. Informal:
Let's meet to discuss the marketing strategy.
Want to chat about the new product launch?
Requesting a Favor
Formal:
I would be very appreciative if you could assist me with this urgent matter.
I was wondering if you might be able to help me with a small favor.
Informal:
Could you do me a big favor?
Can you help me out with this?
Requesting Information
Formal:
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I would be grateful if you could provide me with some information regarding...
Could you please provide me with an update on the status of the project?
Informal:
Can you give me the lowdown on...?
What's the latest on...?
Remember:
Context is key: The level of formality should match the situation and your relationship with the recipient.
Be clear and concise: Clearly state your request and any specific details.
Be polite and respectful: Use polite language and avoid sounding demanding. Use appropriate language: Choose words that are appropriate for the situation and the audience.
By following these guidelines, you can effectively communicate your requests in both formal and informal settings.
More Examples and Alternative Phrasing
Requesting a task:
Formal: Please complete the attached report by Friday.
Informal: Can you finish this report by Friday?
Asking for permission:
Formal: I would like to request permission to attend the conference.
Informal: Can I go to the conference?
Making a suggestion:
Formal: I suggest we postpone the meeting until next week.
Informal: Maybe we should postpone the meeting.
Giving advice:
Formal: I recommend that you consult with an expert.
Informal: You should talk to an expert.
Making a request:
Formal: I would be grateful if you could provide me with the necessary information. Informal: Could you give me the information, please?
Making a complaint:
Formal: I am writing to express my disappointment with the recent service.
Informal: I'm not happy with the service.
Making a demand:
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Formal: I demand that you rectify this situation immediately.
Informal: You need to fix this now.
Other phrases to consider:
Please
Kindly
I request
I would like to ask
I need
I want
Remember to choose the appropriate language based on the context and your relationship with the recipient. More Examples with Various Phrases
Using "Please"
Formal: Please review the attached document and provide your feedback by Friday. Informal: Please take a look at this and let me know what you think.
Using "Kindly"
Formal: Kindly review the attached report and provide your comments.
Informal: Kindly take a look at this when you have a chance.
Using "I request"
Formal: I request that you submit the report by the end of the week.
Informal: I request that you finish this task ASAP.
Using "I would like to ask"
Formal: I would like to ask if you could provide me with some additional information. Informal: I would like to ask if you can help me with this.
Using "I need"
Formal: I need the report to be completed by the end of the day.
Informal: I need you to finish this now.
Using "I want"
Formal: I want the project to be finished on time.
Informal: I want this done by tomorrow.
Using "Could you"
Formal: Could you please provide me with a detailed report?
Informal: Could you help me with this?
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Using "Would you"
Formal: Would you be able to complete the task by Friday?
Informal: Would you mind helping me with this?
Remember to adjust the level of formality based on your relationship with the recipient and the specific situation.
For example, if you're emailing a colleague, you might use a more informal tone. However, if you're writing a formal letter to a client, you should use a more formal tone.
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