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Swim4life
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 Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 6:14 pm Post subject: Need your help |
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�Of course, full payment in advance would be most appreciated. In that case/at this point/for this reason, it�ll be saving your time, and you don�t have to make installment payments.�
I have trouble with the bold phrases in this sentence. Which one I should use? How to use the phrase that is used to describe what will happen, as a result of a particular situation? Thanks |
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damon@English24/7
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Hi,
It would be more economical (and natural) to leave out the bold phrases entirely. If this is meant to be written it is probably better to leave out the "of course" as well because it is more often used in conversation and is not necessary to convey your meaning.
There are plenty of ways of writing this. I suggest:
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| "Full payment in advance would be most appreciated--it will save you time and you won't have to pay installments." |
If you prefer to add the short phrase before "saving time" then "in this case" is the best option, but I strongly advise against including anything here.
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Swim4life
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| Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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| Great reply! Thanks Damon. |
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