Welcome to our Business English Grammar Guide! Whether you're a professional looking to enhance your communication skills or a student preparing for an English exam, this guide will help you navigate the complexities of business English grammar.

Key Grammar Points

  • Tenses: Use the present tense for ongoing actions and general truths, the past tense for completed actions, and the future tense for future actions.
  • Passive Voice: The passive voice is often used in business writing to emphasize the action rather than the doer.
  • Formal Language: Maintain a formal tone when writing business documents. Avoid slang and overly casual language.
  • Punctuation: Pay attention to punctuation marks, especially in lists and bullet points, as they can affect the clarity of your message.

Useful Phrases

  • Making Suggestions: "I suggest that we..."
  • Expressing Opinions: "In my opinion,..."
  • Asking for Clarification: "Could you please clarify..."
  • Expressing Agreement: "I agree with that point."

Example Sentences

  • Active Voice: "The team completed the project on time."
  • Passive Voice: "The project was completed on time by the team."

Further Reading

For more in-depth information on business English grammar, we recommend visiting our Business English Writing Tips section.


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