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Banglardon

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Which of the following modals is correct?

1 - This is to inform you that our school is going to organise a dance competition on 15 February, 2021. Those interested in participating in the competition may/can/should contact the undersigned person.
 

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Who are you writing this to?
 

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Use should.

Why are you announcing the date you will organize the competition? Don't you mean that that's the date on which the competition will occur?
 

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Use should.

Why are you announcing the date you will organize the competition? Don't you mean that that's the date on which the competition will occur?

Yes I mean the competition will occur on that date.
 

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Yes I mean the competition will occur on that date.

At the moment, your piece means you will, on that date, arrange a dance competition for an unspecified date.
 

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Your notices are too wordy. You never need to start with 'This is to inform you that …'
 
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