Choose the sentence that best fits a formal letter to a school principal.
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. I would be grateful if you could consider my request for extra lab time.
- Step 1: A formal letter uses polite, complete and respectful language. Step 2. 'I would be grateful if you could consider...' is polite and formal. Answer: I would be grateful if you could consider my request. Why not the others: the others are casual, demanding or vague.
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