Formal & Written Language

Applicants require a valid passport in order to complete the process.

Applicants need a valid passport in order to complete the process.

The results indicate a significant rise in unemployment.

The results show a significant rise in unemployment.

I am writing to you regarding your recent application.

I am writing to you about your recent application.

The evidence was incomplete and the case was therefore dismissed.

The evidence was incomplete and the case was for that reason dismissed.

The plan looks promising. However, it will be expensive to implement.

The plan looks promising. But it will be expensive to implement.

The scheme is costly. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that it will succeed.

The scheme is costly. In addition, there is no guarantee that it will succeed.

The train was cancelled and, consequently, we missed the meeting.

The train was cancelled and, as a result, we missed the meeting.

The task was difficult; nevertheless, the team completed it on time.

The task was difficult; even so, the team completed it on time.

The proposal is expensive; moreover, it is unlikely to work.

The proposal is expensive; what is more, it is unlikely to work.

The results were disappointing but valuable nonetheless.

The results were disappointing but valuable even so.

The data is incomplete; hence, the conclusions are tentative.

The data is incomplete; therefore, the conclusions are tentative.

The northern office expanded, whereas the southern one closed.

The northern office expanded, while the southern one closed.

The contract was signed and subsequently reviewed by the legal team.

The contract was signed and afterwards reviewed by the legal team.

Please complete the form prior to your appointment.

Please complete the form before your appointment.

Visitors are requested to sign in at reception.

Visitors are asked to sign in at reception.

The hotel provides a shuttle service to the airport.

The hotel gives a shuttle service to the airport.

You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours.

You will get a confirmation email within 24 hours.

Our staff will be happy to assist you with your enquiry.

Our staff will be happy to help you with your enquiry.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Thank you for your help in this matter.

The ceremony will commence at ten o'clock sharp.

The ceremony will begin at ten o'clock sharp.

Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.

Tickets may be bought online or at the door.

Applicants must reside in the region for at least one year.

Applicants must live in the region for at least one year.

We regret to inform you that your application was unsuccessful.

We regret to tell you that your application was unsuccessful.

I am writing to inquire about the vacant position.

I am writing to ask about the vacant position.

The study demonstrates a clear link between the two factors.

The study shows a clear link between the two factors.

The organisation was established in 1985.

The organisation was set up in 1985.

Please ensure that all doors are locked before leaving.

Please make sure that all doors are locked before leaving.

Tests were carried out to determine the cause of the problem.

Tests were carried out to find out the cause of the problem.

Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Smoking is not allowed anywhere on the premises.

The new system utilizes solar energy to reduce costs.

The new system uses solar energy to reduce costs.

The company acquired a smaller competitor last year.

The company bought a smaller competitor last year.

We do not have sufficient evidence to proceed.

We do not have enough evidence to proceed.

There is an additional charge for late check-out.

There is an extra charge for late check-out.

The proposal was rejected for numerous reasons.

The proposal was rejected for many reasons.

The journey takes approximately three hours.

The journey takes about three hours.

I have a few questions concerning the terms of the contract.

I have a few questions about the terms of the contract.

In order to qualify, you must submit the form by Friday.

To qualify, you must submit the form by Friday.

With regard to your query, I have attached the relevant documents.

Concerning your query, I have attached the relevant documents.

Please be advised that our offices will be closed on Monday.

Please note that our offices will be closed on Monday.

I am writing to express my concern about the recent changes.

Please return the signed form at your earliest convenience.

Please return the signed form as soon as you can.

Should you require any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you need any further help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

I regret to inform you that your booking has been cancelled.

I am sorry to tell you that your booking has been cancelled.

Kindly ensure that all forms are completed in full.

Please ensure that all forms are completed in full.

Demand fell sharply and, as a result, production was reduced.

Demand fell sharply and, because of this, production was reduced.

With reference to your letter of 3 June, I can now confirm the details.

Regarding your letter of 3 June, I can now confirm the details.

In conclusion, the evidence strongly supports the original hypothesis.

To summarise, the evidence strongly supports the original hypothesis.

Some costs, for instance insurance, are often overlooked.

Some costs, for example insurance, are often overlooked.

With respect to costs, the two options are very similar.

Concerning costs, the two options are very similar.

We endeavour to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

We try hard to respond to all enquiries within 48 hours.

You must obtain written permission before reproducing the material.

You must get written permission before reproducing the material.

The figures were rounded and thus are only approximate.

The figures were rounded and therefore are only approximate. [sense 2: consequence]

In addition, all staff will receive updated guidelines next week.

Also, all staff will receive updated guidelines next week.

Do not attempt to repair the device yourself.

Do not try to repair the device yourself.

The meeting concluded with a vote on the new policy.

The meeting ended with a vote on the new policy.

I would appreciate it if you could reply by the end of the week.

Please reply by the end of the week.

Please find attached a copy of the invoice for your records.

Here is a copy of the invoice for your records.

I look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience.

The service will be unavailable overnight. Thank you for your understanding.

The service will be unavailable overnight. I appreciate your patience.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

The change did not harm sales; on the contrary, they rose.

The change did not harm sales; in fact, they rose.

We aim to utilise all available resources efficiently.

We aim to use all available resources efficiently.

We endeavor to respond to all inquiries within two business days.

We try hard to respond to all inquiries within two business days.

I am writing to enquire about the availability of the course.

I am writing to ask about the availability of the course.