Re the first bullet point, the phrase "reply back" is redundant. One only needs to use the word "reply." Re the second bullet point, sometimes editors edit TOO much. I was explaining why I didn't try to edit too much of the original sentence. Hope

Gosh, there are several alternatives (as noted by the fine folks who have replied). Here's another one: "Please reply as soon as you receive this message so I know that you received it." Some other thoughts: Personally, I would never write "reply

In this sentence, it's true that the politician's power/authority will be weakened, but it's not necessarily true that he's a "lame duck." There's no evidence from the initial sentence to indicate his status as a "lame duck." A "lame duck" refers

Forming a negative opinion about someone solely on his or her accent is a form of elitism.

Here's how I would simplify and "punch-up" the original sentence: Average pupils and late-bloomers need more help to recognize and exploit their potential so they can succeed over time.

First of all, as one who lives in Phoenix, Arizona, I have to say we're almost 1,200 miles WEST of Houston . Here are some suggestions: Yes, I am looking to relocate northwest of Houston. I prefer the Phoenix area where I have family .

My head is spinning from sorting out everyone's opinion about this sentence! I'll just add my response to the mix. If the word "crowded" in the sentence, "I have not seen that many crowded at the entrance," is meant to mean "filled to

Here in the States, one is taught to say "Good afternoon" at 12:01 p.m. and thereafter...and "Good morning" anytime before 11:59 a.m. Of course, around the Noon hour, we sometimes get confused if we haven't checked our watches for the exact time.

Verbally, I would say, "I live in Apartment 700, 103-tong, Gaechun Apartments at 100 Main Street, Phoenix, Arizona." Here's how it would read on a mailing envelope from one person in the U.S. to you (I'll call you "Fred Anonymous"): Fred Anonymous

Hi Incho, I think I get the meaning of what you're writing, but both sentences could be simplified. How are these for alternatives for your first sentence? "It could be worse than the one that you thought would be the worst ." (OR) "It could be