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Formal questions in official writing

Polite requests and questions in letters and reports.

  1. May I ask you to confirm receipt of this letter?
  2. Could you indicate what caused the delay?
  3. We would appreciate receiving the documents before 1 March.
  4. Would you be willing to chair the working group?
  5. Could you let us know whether the payment has been made?
  6. We would be grateful if you could return the form.
  7. Could you inform us of the outcome in writing?
  8. May we count on your support at the meeting?
  9. We would like to invite you to the closing session.
  10. Could you clarify the wording of article 5?
  11. Would you agree to a deadline of 15 April?
  12. We ask you to return the signed copy.