Which wording is most appropriate for a formal recommendation in a briefing document?
Correct answer: C. The department should approve the revised procedure.
- A. Everybody will definitely love this plan.
- B. This idea seems kind of useful to us.
- C. The department should approve the revised procedure.
- 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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