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Grammar fix

deliver a message

send information

to give someone a piece of information, either by speaking, writing, or using technology.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • Could you deliver a message to Sarah and let her know the meeting is at 3 p.m.?communication
  • In my previous job, I often had to deliver messages from my manager to other departments, which helped improve my communication skills.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: deliver a/the message (to someone)

WrongCan you deliver her a message?

RightCan you pass her a message?

'Deliver a message' is fine in writing, but 'deliver her a message' sounds off — use 'give / pass'.

Patterndeliver a/the message (to someone)

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff Kindly convey this communication to her.

Natural Can you give her a message?

'Convey this communication' is formal; in speech you 'give' or 'pass on' a message.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

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Don't confuse it

‘Deliver a message’ is more formal than ‘pass on a message’ and is often used in work or official situations.

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