Expression of asking for information
Asking and giving information is an expression that we often use in seeking information in everyday life. This information can be correct, incorrect, incomplete or it needs to be more specific. Therefore, we should always verify it as a true and reliable source. In exchanging information in English, we may use the expressions of asking for detailed information, asking to pass information, finding out about the source of information, and saying whether the information is correct or is not correct.
Here are the expressions:
1. asking for detailed information
ü Will it be okay if I ask you...?
ü I'd love to know more about....
ü Can you add some more?
ü I'd like to be clear about....
ü Can you kindly tell me more about...?
ü I really want some detailed information about..
2. asking to pass information
ü I'd be most grateful if you could remind him of....
ü Could you pass this information to..., please?
ü Can you pass this news to...?
ü Excuse me, could you just phone him and tell him that...? Would you mind telling him about...?
3. Finding out about the source of information Where did you get all this from?
ü Who did you hear this from?
ü How did you come to know all that...?
ü Are you sure he is the right person to say that?
ü Do you feel confident about...?
ü Do you think it is reliable information?
4. Saying the information is correct
ü It's true.
ü You are on the right track.
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