Prepositions in Business English
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Question 1 of 5
___ your letter of 15 March
AnswerReRE means regarding or in the matter of. Formal correspondence uses it. Letters receive replies.
Question 2 of 5
Payment is due ___ invoice
AnswerperPER means according to. Invoices specify terms. Payment is expected.
Question 3 of 5
___ the contract, section 4.2 applies
AnswerPursuant toPURSUANT TO is highly formal legal language. Contracts contain sections. Legal language persists.
Question 4 of 5
___ your enquiry, we are pleased to confirm
AnswerRegardingREGARDING is formal business English. Enquiries receive confirmations. Commerce continues.
Question 5 of 5
___ the merger, all staff will be retained
AnswerConcerningCONCERNING is formal. Mergers affect staff. Retention is assured.
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