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Game: "Tone Detective" Player identify whether sentences are too casual, too formal, or just right.

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Game: "Tone Detective" Player identify whether sentences are too casual, too formal, or just right.

by aunna r
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Scenario-Based (Email Opening): “You’re probably super busy, but I was wondering if you could maybe take a quick look at the stuff I sent over?”

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Vocabulary Focus: “We regret to inform you that your request has been denied due to lack of cooperation.”

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Complete Email Sign-Off: “Catch you later! Let me know if you need anything else.”

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Politeness & Tone Recognition: “I kindly request that you expedite the processing of my application.”

Choose one or more answers

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Scenario-Based – Request Follow-Up: “Hey, just checking in on my previous message. Didn’t hear back yet.”

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Tone & Respect Balance: “Your delayed response has caused a major inconvenience to our team.”

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Complete Closing Paragraph: “It was truly an honor to have received your precious feedback. I remain indebted to your kindness.”

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Sentence With Jargon: “Per our recent convo, let’s loop back on the deliverables before EOD.”

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Friendly Yet Formal Opening: “I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to follow up on our previous discussion.”

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Too Direct Command: “Send me the updated files by tonight.”

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Sentence With Emoji: “Thanks so much for the help! You’re awesome! :)”

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Well-Balanced Tone in Complaint: “I’m writing to express my concern regarding the recent service delay. I would appreciate it if you could look into this matter.”

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Words like “super busy” and “stuff” are too informal for business writing. Use “documents” instead of “stuff” and rewrite more clearly, such as: “I understand you may have a busy schedule, but I would appreciate it if you could review the documents I sent.”

Words like “denied” and “lack of cooperation” may sound too harsh. A better choice is: “We are unable to fulfill your request due to incomplete information.”

“Catch you later” is too informal. Use “Best regards” or “Sincerely” in professional emails. The second sentence is fine to keep.

This is polite, professional, and appropriately formal for a business letter.

This is too informal. A better version would be: “I’m following up on my previous email regarding… I would appreciate an update when convenient.”

This sounds accusatory. Try: “We’re experiencing some delays and would appreciate an update soon.”

This language is overly deferential. Instead, use: “Thank you for your feedback. I greatly appreciate your insights.”

Abbreviations like “convo” and jargon like “loop back” and “EOD” are too informal. Use full, professional phrases instead.

This is a good example of a polite and professional email opening.

Too direct. A more polite version is: “Could you please send me the updated files by end of day?”

While friendly, emojis and words like “awesome” are too casual for professional communication.

This is a great example of expressing dissatisfaction in a professional and respectful tone.

 
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