Writing clear, direct English is particularly important in a business context. Please rewrite the following item; there are many different but correct ways of doing this.
At this point in time, permit to say that the balance of your bill, $954 is still outstanding, and in accordance with the agreement that was signed by both parties, interest is now due.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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At this point in time, the outstanding balance of your bill is $954. In accordance with the agreement, interest is now due.
Janine: There's some improvement here, but more could still be done;-)
coAs per the agreement, interest is now due on your outstanding $954 bill.
The balance of your bill is $954.00. According to our agreement, interest is now due.
Because of the agreement that was signed by both parties and the fact that $954 is still owed, interest has now accrued.
Kelsey and Tammy: Good job.
Nancy: Notice that you still have the passive voice here and some other wordy expressions.
The balance of $954 is still outstanding on your bill. Interest is now due based on the agreement signed by both parties.
Margaret: That's an improvement. It's still a little indirect--compare with some of the more direct responses some other students have made.
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