which one is correct

[snade17]

Hi dear experts, Could you please tell which of the two sentences sounds better in English, if any:

1. Send me the documents by e-mail so I can pass them on to the boss.

2. Send me the documents via e-mail so that I can pass them over to the boss.

 

[David L.]

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[Amigos4]

Hi dear experts, Could you please tell which of the two sentences sounds better in English, if any:

1. Send me the documents by e-mail so I can pass them on to the boss.

2. Send me the documents via e-mail so that I can pass them over to the boss.

Number 1 is correct. The sentences are 'tricky' because 'by' and 'via' are synonymous. Once you get past the synonyms, ...'so I can pass them on to the boss' is the correct response.

Cheers,
Amigos4

 

[snade17]

Thank you, David!

 

[snade17]

Thank you very much Amigos4! You were most helpful!

 

[Amigos4]

Thank you very much Amigos4! You were most helpful!

Snade17, I'm happy to help you!

Cheers,
Amigos4