A1 Collocation Neutral

send an email

Transmit electronic mail.

Meaning

To transmit a message electronically via email.

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Cultural Background

In the US, email is the default for work. Expecting a reply within 24 hours is standard. Japanese business emails often have very specific, formal opening and closing phrases.

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Subject lines

Always include a clear subject line when you send an email.

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Tone

Email can sound colder than speech; use polite words.

Meaning

To transmit a message electronically via email.

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Subject lines

Always include a clear subject line when you send an email.

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Tone

Email can sound colder than speech; use polite words.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

I need to _____ an email to my teacher.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: send

After 'need to', we use the base form of the verb.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the correct past tense.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I sent an email yesterday.

The past tense of 'send' is 'sent'.

🎉 Score: /2

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

2 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

I need to _____ an email to my teacher.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: send

After 'need to', we use the base form of the verb.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A2

Choose the correct past tense.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I sent an email yesterday.

The past tense of 'send' is 'sent'.

🎉 Score: /2

Frequently Asked Questions

2 questions

It is 'an email' because 'email' starts with a vowel sound.

Only in very telegraphic or shorthand notes.

Related Phrases

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reply to an email

builds on

Responding to a message

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forward an email

builds on

Sending an email to a third party

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check your email

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