We’re now going to practice using the set phrases from the last two weeks, the set phrases for dealing with intellectual property rights issues, and the set-phrases for building good relationships.
When you are doing the next task, remember to focus on the details of the set-phrases, especially the four common problems we mentioned earlier. Focus on the little words, the end of words, the end of set-phrases, and make sure the set-phrase is totally complete.
Task 1: Correct the errors in the sentences below. Look at the example.
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You have my heartier congratulations.
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You have my heartiest congratulations.
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You have our permission for reproducing the color photograph in your catalogue.
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I hope have a chance to impress you with our services.
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I hope to have time for talking to all of your clients.
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I have no choice to suspend delivery until we receive payment.
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I hope to have privilege for meeting your office furniture needs in the future.
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You have full support of everyone here.
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I have no option but calling my lawyers to deal with this issue.
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I have not alternative but ask you to return the payment before the end of the month.
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I hope we shall have a pleasure of meeting again soon.
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You have our consent for using our brand name on your products.
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Check your answers below.
Compare your corrected sentences with mine below. Take care: some of the sentences have more than one mistake!
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You have my heartier congratulations.
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You have my heartiest congratulations.
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You have our permission for reproducing the color photograph in your catalogue.
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3
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I hope have a chance to impress you with our services.
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I hope to have a chance to impress you with our services.
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4
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I hope to have time for talking to all of your clients.
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I hope to have time to talk to all of your clients.
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I have no choice to suspend delivery until we receive payment.
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I have no choice but to suspend delivery until we receive payment.
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I hope to have privilege for meeting your office furniture needs in the future.
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I hope to have the privilege of meeting your office furniture needs in the future.
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You have full support of everyone here.
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You have the full support of everyone here.
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I have no option but calling my lawyers to deal with this issue.
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I have no option but to call my lawyers to deal with this issue.
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I have not alternative but ask you to return the payment before the end of the month.
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I have no alternative but to ask you to return the payment before the end of the month.
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I hope we shall have a pleasure of meeting again soon.
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I hope we shall have the pleasure of meeting again soon.
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You have our consent for using our brand name on your products.
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You have our consent to use our brand name on your products.
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