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If you cannot accept orders, you must _______ us when placing order and request that all goods be held until everything is ready.
(A) remind (B) inform (C) notify (D) tell
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I think the answer is both B and C.
Somebody (who is Korean) says "inform" is more natural and common
in this situation.
Is it true?
Please, explain it to me clearly!
The choice is between (B) 'inform' and (D) 'tell'. inform is business English.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonwalker
As for (C) 'notify', when you contact them you are already notifying them, so (C) is out. Note, You must tell us/inform us about this: that you cannot accept orders.
All the best, :D
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Originally Posted by Casiopea
Hi. Casiopea. :D
You always kindly answer my questions.
Thank you a lot.
Like you said above, "tell" is also good.
Why didn't I think about it? :oops:
I'd like to ask you more about "notify" and " inform".
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notify : to tell someone officially about something
inform : to tell someone about particular facts:
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according to Cambridge advanced learners' dictionary,
It is hard to distinguish the meaning between two words except the word "officially".
Isn't the word "notify" is almost the same as the word " inform" ?
Yes. That's right. They're often used in a way that makes then appear as if they are synonyms; but they're not. The difference in usage depends on whether the speaker considers X a particular fact or an official reason:Quote:
If you cannot accept orders, you must inform us when placing order and request that all goods be held until everything is ready.
I'd like to ask you more about "notify" and " inform".
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notify : to tell someone officially about something
inform : to tell someone about particular facts:
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according to Cambridge advanced learners' dictionary,
It is hard to distinguish the meaning between two words except the word "officially".
Isn't the word "notify" is almost the same as the word " inform" ?
inform us about a particular fact (i.e. If you cannot accept orders, please inform us about that fact.)
notify us about closing your account (i.e. If you are going to close your account with us, then notify us, officially.)
All the best, :D
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Originally Posted by Casiopea
Now, I see. :D
Then, how about "tell" and " inform"?
If you were a student, and your teacher gave you the question above,
which one would you choose between them?
I'd choose inform if the context made reference to business.Quote:
Originally Posted by moonwalker
EX: Inform us of your decision.
EX: Tell us what you're going to do.
:D
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Originally Posted by Casiopea
Everything is so clear.
Thank you, Casiopea. :D