Question

Read the Human Resource Department statement carefully.

Before we make a decision on whether to hire a new manager, let’s get our ducks in a row and make sure we can handle it.

Which phrase best uses formal language conventions to correct the underlined portion of the statement?

“let’s make sure we are Organized and Act quickly!”
“let’s be confident that we have done everything to make a smart move.”
“let us be sure that we don’t mess up BIG TIME.”
“let us be sure we have considered everything carefully and have the appropriate resources.”

Answer 1

“let us be sure we have considered everything carefully and have the appropriate resources.”

Reason: it uses formal wording (no contractions, neutral tone, precise phrasing). The other options are informal, use contractions/slang, or have incorrect capitalization/punctuation.