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#347097 Wed, 04 Apr 07 09:04 AM

Hi all,

Which one is right?

1. I have informed him to respond to your email.Have you got it?/ Did you get it?

2. Instead of using "lunch time" or "dinner time", Can I use "eat time" or "eating time" or "time for eat"?

Thanks,

Fizzi

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Mister Micawber

#347108 Wed, 04 Apr 07 09:20 AM

1. I have asked him to respond to your email. Have you got it?/ Did you get it?/Have you received it?

2. Instead of using "lunch time" or "dinner time", Can I use "eat time" or "eating time" or "time for eat"? -- No. You can, however, use 'meal time'.

Mister Micawber

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Fizzi

#347126 Wed, 04 Apr 07 09:59 AM

Thanks Mister Micawber.

Did you say that " I have informed him" was wrong? Can you please explain it to me?

Regards,

Fizzi

Regards

Mister Micawber

#347136 Wed, 04 Apr 07 10:32 AM

This structure-- 'I have informed him to respond'-- is wrong. Some choices:

I have told/asked him to repond
I have informed him that he ought to/should/must respond.
I have suggested/required/demanded that he respond

Mister Micawber

Fizzi

#347142 Wed, 04 Apr 07 10:56 AM

Thanks again Smile [:)]

Fizzi