Which wording is most appropriate for a formal recommendation in a briefing document?

Correct answer: A. The department should approve the revised procedure.

  • A. The department should approve the revised procedure.
  • B. This idea seems kind of useful to us.
  • C. Everybody will definitely love this plan.
  • D. We might perhaps do something about it.

Explanation

A formal recommendation should be specific, professional, and clear about the proposed action. The other options use vague, informal, or overly absolute language.

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