Common Mistakes Table March 2013

Index
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E COMMO!)+ CO!,(E' -OR'.P$RAE"""""""""""""""""""""""/
, !(M#ER.TIME""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""12
% CO!!ECTI!% -OR'""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""12
$ P)AI! E!%)I$""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""13
I -OR' +O( $O()' A0OI'"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""1*
1 ARTIC)E"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""1/
2 MIPE))E' -OR'""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""20
) PARA))E)IM""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""21
M P(!CT(ATIO!""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""2&
! O!E -OR' OR T-O 0ER# A!' !O(!""""""""""""""""""""""23
O O!E -OR' OR T-O 4 OT$ER""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""23
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A Pre6ositions
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. The AGM will be held at 4 June 2005 The AGM will be held on 4 June 2005 Use on for dates
2. We will eet hi in !aturda". We will eet hi on !aturda". Use on for da"s of the wee#.
$. We will %lose the deal on &e%eber. We will %lose the deal in &e%eber Use in for onths
4. We ho'e to si(n on the end of Januar". We ho'e to si(n at the end of Januar". Use at for a 'art of a onth
5. The last eetin( was on 2002. The last eetin( was in 2002. Use in for "ears
). We ha*e a eetin( on 2 '.. We ha*e a eetin( at 2 '.. Use at for tie of da"
+. We will #ee' "ou infored on an"
de*elo'ents.
We will #ee' "ou infored of an"
de*elo'ents.
,. - will be on a eetin( - will be in a eetin(
.. The /oard %o'rises of $ &ire%tors. The /oard %o'rises $ &ire%tors. 0o'rise is not followed b" of
10. The %o'an" is 'rohibited to lend 1 The %o'an" is 'rohibited from lendin( 1 2rohibited is followed b" fro and
in( for of *erb.
/ut in the 'assi*e for we do sa" it is
'rohibited to sell.
11. We dis%ussed about the aendents. We discussed the aendents. &is%uss eans tal# about
12. We re3uested for the other files. We requested the other files 4e3uest eans as# for
1$. The board is now seeking for a%3uisition
tar(ets.
The board is now seeking a%3uisition
tar(ets.
!ee# eans loo# for
14. We are awaiting for the %oents fro the
%lient.
We are waiting for5We are awaiting the
%oents fro the %lient.
Await eans wait for
15. We will send you with the do%uents this
wee#.
We will send you the do%uents this wee#. 6o need for with. &o not i7 u' with
'ro*ide "ou with.
1). The %o'an" will need to 'ro*e that it
disposed its waste %orre%tl".
The %o'an" will need to 'ro*e that it
disposed of its waste %orre%tl".
&is'ose should be followed of
1+. The i'li%ations on the resi(nation are8 The i'li%ations of the resi(nation are8 -'li%ations should be followed b" of
1,. We will reply the warnin( letter within $
da"s.
We will reply to the warnin( letter within $
da"s.
1.. We will respond this eail1 We will respond to this eail.
20. As lon( as it is entitled for the refund As lon( as it is entitled to the refund
21. -f "ou object the re(istration9 "ou1 -f "ou object to the re(istration9 "ou ...
1
Incorrect Correct !ote
22. :e said he is fo%usin( for the disburseent of
the e7istin( sale 'ro%eeds.
:e said he is fo%usin( on the disburseent
of the e7istin( sale 'ro%eeds.
2$. Notwithstanding to the 'ro*isions of the
0a'ital Mar#et ;aw 1
Notwithstanding the 'ro*isions of the
0a'ital Mar#et ;aw 1
24. Regarding to the trans'ortation allowan%e
entioned in the letter fro the 0o'an" to
"our %lient dated 14 6o*eber 200$9 1
Regarding the trans'ortation allowan%e
entioned in the letter fro the 0o'an"
to "our %lient dated 14 6o*eber 200$9 1
25. -f "ou wish to object this de%ision9 "ou %an do
so within $0 da"s.
-f "ou wish to object to this de%ision9 "ou
%an do so within $0 da"s.
2). - infored the that the en3uiries should be
ade in a no-name basis in order to 'rote%t
our interests.
- infored the that the en3uiries should be
ade on a no-name basis in order to
'rote%t our interests.
2+. The Ministr" ust be notified within $0 da"s
since the transa%tion is %o'leted.
The Ministr" ust be notified within $0
da"s after the transa%tion is %o'leted.
-f "ou %an sa" <after=9 "ou %annot use
sin%e.
2,. Following to our eetin(9 we would li#e to ... Following our eetin(9 we would li#e to 1
2.. A fine of 3> fro the aount due A fine of 3% of the aount due
$0. -n the eetin( we discussed about the new 1 -n the eetin( we discussed the new 1
$1. We are in the *iew that the %o'an" 1 We are of the *iew that the %o'an" 1 0onsider usin( <-n our *iew9 the
%o'an"= instead.
2
B Tenses
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. The other do%uents that we need is8 The other do%uents that we need are8 !ub?e%t *erb a(reeent
2. We have sent the file "esterda". We sent the file "esterda". -f "ou sa" when it ha''ened9 use 'ast
tense.
$. We are attach a %o'" We are attaching a %o'" or
We attach a %o'"
2resent %ontinuous uses <to be= and <in(=
for.
!i'le 'resent tense does not ha*e to
be.
4. /oth 'arties are bind b" the a(reeent. /oth 'arties are bound b" the a(reeent.
5. The a(reeent will be epire in 200). The a(reeent will epire in 200) @7'ire is a *erb9 so we do not need the
*erb to be.
). The finan%ial stateents should be contain 1 The finan%ial stateents should contain 1 0ontain is a *erb9 so we dont need the
*erb to be
+. The law will not provides hi with 1 The law will not provide hi with1 After will use the si'le for of the
*erb.
,. 2lease do not be hesitate to %onta%t us. 2lease do not hesitate to %onta%t us.
.. The re'ort must be send within one onth
after the %o'an"s "earAend.
The re'ort must be sent within one onth
after the %o'an"s "earAend.
10. The" is intend to %oen%e a %o'uter
business.
The" intend to %oen%e a %o'uter
business.
-ntend is a *erb9 so we do not need the
*erb to be.
11. 1. as lon( as the 'ro*isions are not
%ontra*ene the 're*ailin( laws.
1. as lon( as the 'ro*isions do not
%ontra*ene the 're*ailin( laws.
ee more on tenses at the Table o7 En8lish Tenses here"
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C Other %rammar
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. We would a''re%iate if you %ould 1 We would a''re%iate it if you %ould 1
2. !e would be a''re%iated if "ou %ould "t would be a''re%iated if "ou %ould Thou(h the a%ti*e for in 01 is better.
$. #his is mean that the %reditor 1 #his means that the %reditor 1 Mean is a *erb here9 so we dont need
is.
4. We atta%h a list of the li%enses that need to be
renew or update.
We atta%h a list of the li%enses that need to
be renewed or updated$
2assi*e %onsists of to be and *erb $
5. The %lient is one of the bi((est %oer%ial
bank in Geran".
The %lient is one of the bi((est %oer%ial
banks in Geran"
). We will subit the o''osition as soon as we
received the 2BA.
We will subit the o''osition as soon as we
receive the 2BA.
+. We loo# forward to hear fro "ou We loo# forward to hearing fro "ou
,. As "ou aware that the law % As "ou are aware& the law 1 Aware is an ad?e%ti*e9 so we need to add
the *erb to be.
.. As "ou a" aware that the law% As "ou a" be aware& the law Aware is an ad?e%ti*e9 so we need to add
the *erb to be.
10. We su((est to delete the %lause on
se*erabilit"
We su((est deleting the %lause on
arbitration.
We su((est that you delete the %lause on
arbitration.
11. We re%oend to filing 1 We re%oend filing
We re%oend that you file
12. The 2resident &ire%tor will responsible for
the a%%ura%" of the stateent.
The 2resident &ire%tor will be responsible
for the a%%ura%" of the stateent.
4es'onsible is an ad?e%ti*e9 not a *erb9
so we need to add the *erb to be.
1$. We are regret to infor "ou that 1 We regret to infor "ou that 1 4e(ret is a *erbC no need for are here.
14. 6orall"9 the a''li%ation 'ro%ess at /D2M
will take 2 onths
6orall"9 the a''li%ation 'ro%ess at /D2M
takes 2 onths
6orall" should be used with the si'le
'resent tense.
15. These (oods are sub?e%t to EAT when sell in
-ndonesia.
These (oods are sub?e%t to EAT when sold
in -ndonesia.
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Incorrect Correct !ote
1). We will onitor these matter %losel". We will onitor this matter %losel".
We will onitor these matters %losel".
1+. The 'laintiff insisted to represent hiself in
%ourt.
The 'laintiff insisted on representing
hiself in %ourt.
-nsist should be followed b" on and the
in( for
1,. "t is depend on the t"'e of in%oe. "t depends on the t"'e of in%oe.
1.. :e is a%ti*el" involve in the a%ti*ities of the
%o'an".
:e is a%ti*el" involved in the a%ti*ities of
the %o'an".
20. The %o'an" involves in 1 The %o'an" is involved in 1 -n*ol*ed here is used as an ad?e%ti*e9 so
we need to add the *erb to be.
21. The Fran%hisee obliges to withhold ta7
on the 'a"ent.
The Fran%hisee is obliged to withhold ta7
on the 'a"ent
Bbli(ed here is used as an ad?e%ti*e9 so
we need to add the *erb to be.
22. The %o'an" entitles to 1 The %o'an" is entitled to 1 @ntitled here is used as an ad?e%ti*e9 so
we need to add the *erb to be.
2$. The li%ense valid as lon( as the %o'an"
%ondu%ts its business.
The li%ense is valid as lon( as the %o'an"
%ondu%ts its business.
24. For dis'ute settleent purpose9 the1 For dis'ute settleent purposes9 the1
25. The lease a(reeent is not necessary to be
notariGed
The lease a(reeent does not need to be
notariGed
2). Notwithstanding to the 'ro*isions of the
0a'ital Mar#et ;aw and its i'leentin(
re(ulations9 4U2B %an be %on*ened if8
Notwithstanding the 'ro*isions of the
0a'ital Mar#et ;aw and its i'leentin(
re(ulations9 4U2B %an be %on*ened if8
2+. 2lease note that usuall" onl" &oesti%
0o'anies that could obtain a tradin( li%ense
H!-U2 or T&U2I fro &e'artent of Trade
2lease note that usuall" onl" &oesti%
0o'anies can obtain a tradin( li%ense
H!-U2 or T&U2I fro &e'artent of Trade
5
Incorrect Correct !ote
2,. As we informed in the eetin(9 1 As we informed you in the eetin(9 1
As we stated in the eetin(9 1
-nfor is a transiti*e *erb9 whi%h eans it
ust be followed b" a dire%t ob?e%t. -f "ou
dont want to use one9 use state9 announ%e9
sa" instead.
)
' (nco9ntable !o9ns
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. :e re3uested a permission to lea*e :e re3uested permission to lea*e 2erission is un%ountable
2. Jou will need to 'ro*ide an evidence Jou will need to 'ro*ide evidence @*iden%e is un%ountable
$. Where are the equipmentsK Where is the equipmentK @3ui'ent is un%ountable
4. We will be 'leased to do the works. We will be 'leased to do the work Wor# is Husuall"I un%ountable
@7%e'tions are The Bffi%e of 2ubli%
Wor#s= H2e#er?aan Uu=I9 and literar"
wor#s or art wor#s9 whi%h are a%tuall"
referrin( to the results of the wor#9 rather
than the wor# itself.
5. The machineries are 'led(ed as se%urit" for
the loan.
The machinery is 'led(ed as se%urit" for
the loan.
Ma%hiner" is un%ountable
). -t will need to show a proof that it has 'aid its
debts.
-t will need to show proof that it has 'aid its
debts.
2roof is un%ountable
+. The %o'an" will need to 'ro*ide
compensations$
The %o'an" will need to 'ro*ide
%o'ensation.
0o'ensation is un%ountable
,. We refer to 're*ious correspondences
between the 'arties on this atter.
We refer to 're*ious correspondence
between the 'arties on this atter.
0orres'onden%e is un%ountable
.. We ha*e inserted new wordings in Arti%le 4. We ha*e inserted new wording in Arti%le 4. Wordin( is un%ountable
10. The %o'an" has four lands in /e#asi The %o'an" has four plots of land in
/e#asi.
;and is (enerall" un%ountable. We ha*e a
nuber in this e7a'le so we ha*e to use
a noun that is %ountable9 i.e. 'lots
11. We ha*e re*iewed all the documentations on
this atter.
We ha*e re*iewed all the documentation on
this atter.
12. &urin( the 'hone %all we (a*e hi an advice
on the atter
&urin( the 'hone %all we (a*e hi advice
on the atter.
Ad*i%e is (enerall" un%ountable.
:owe*er9 if b" ad*i%e "ou ean a eo
or other do%uents in whi%h "ou set out
"our ad*i%e9 ad*i%e refers to the
do%uent9 and so we %an sa" an ad*i%e.
+
Incorrect Correct !ote
1$. We will subit four evidences to the %ourt. We will subit four items of evidence to the
%ourt.
We ha*e a nuber in this e7a'le so we
ha*e to use a noun that is %ountable9 i.e.
ites
14. The inforation we ha*e on this are liited
to that (i*en b" the Tar(et 0o'an".
The inforation we ha*e on this is liited
to that (i*en b" the Tar(et 0o'an".
15. We will need to %han(e soe of the wordings. We will need to %han(e soe of the
wording$
1). The %o'an" dis'osed of its wastes in the
ri*er.
The %o'an" dis'osed of its waste in the
ri*er.
1+. The Go*ernent is draftin( several
legislations on this.
The Go*ernent is draftin( several items
of legislation on this.
1,. We ha*e done se*eral resear%hes on a noA
nae basis at /D2M.
We ha*e resear%hed this se*eral ties on a
noAnae basis at /D2M.
Bther un%ountable nouns in%lude
resear%h
Hto be e7'andedI.
1.. There are four a(endas of the eetin(. There are four ites on the a(enda of the
eetin(.
The eetin( a(enda has four ites.
A(enda refers to all the ites to(ether.
ee more on 9nco9ntable no9ns in the 6eci7ic %rammar section here"
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,
E Commonl: Con79sed -ords.Phrases
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. The %ost of draftin( and filling an a''eal The %ost of draftin( and filing an a''eal
2. -t will not ne(ati*el" effect the out%oe. -t will not ne(ati*el" affect the out%oe. Affe%t is alwa"s a *erb.
@ffe%t is a noun if it eans %han(e.
@ffe%t %an also be a *erb eanin( to
brin( into e7isten%e.
$. We belie*e the affect will be inial. We belie*e the effect will be inial. Affe%t is alwa"s a *erb.
@ffe%t is a noun if it eans %han(e.
@ffe%t %an also be a *erb eanin( to
brin( into e7isten%e.
4. #his is mean that the %reditor 1 #his means that the %reditor 1 Mean is a *erb here9 so we dont need
is.
5. The %lient a%%e'ted our advise to lod(e an
a''eal.
The %lient a%%e'ted our advice to lod(e an
a''eal.
Ad*i%e is a nounC ad*ise is a *erb.
). We advice "ou to subit the Model 1
a''li%ation as soon as 'ossible.
We advise "ou to subit the Model 1
a''li%ation as soon as 'ossible.
Ad*i%e is a nounC ad*ise is a *erb.
+. Jou ust proof that the tradear# is still in
use.
Jou ust prove that the tradear# is still
in use.
2ro*e is a *erb
2roof is a noun
,. The 'laintiff did not ha*e suffi%ient prove
that he had suffered losses.
The 'laintiff did not ha*e suffi%ient proof
that he had suffered losses.
2ro*e is a *erb
2roof is a noun
.. We ha*e not "et re%ei*ed his respond to our
aendents.
We ha*e not "et re%ei*ed his response to
our aendents.
4es'ond is a *erb
4es'onse is a noun
10. We will response to his eail toda". We will respond to his eail toda". 4es'ond is a *erb
4es'onse is a noun
11. :e will loose the ri(ht to %lai after 1 :e will lose the ri(ht to %lai after1 ;oose eans lon((ar
;ose eans hilan(
12. :e was absence fro the eetin(. :e was absent fro the eetin(. Absen%e is a noun
Absent is an ad?e%ti*e
.
Incorrect Correct !ote
1$. We set out below our answers to your
3uestions in the eail.
We set out below our answers to the
3uestions in your eail.
14. -f other party is in*ol*ed9 1 -f another party is in*ol*ed9 1
-f other parties are in*ol*ed9 1
Use another with sin(le
Use other with 'lural
15. The /B& would ha*e the discretionary to
de%ide what t"'es of -nsider -nforation
%ould be dis%losed to an" -nsiders.
The /B& would ha*e the discretion to
de%ide what t"'es of -nsider -nforation
%ould be dis%losed to an" -nsiders.
1). 'espite to the fa%t that the in%oe is not
ta7able 1
'espite the fa%t that the in%oe is not
ta7able 1
&es'ite is not followed b" to.
1+. 'espite of the hi(h %ost of the 'ro%ess 'espite the hi(h %ost of the 'ro%ess
"n spite of the hi(h %ost of the 'ro%ess
Use des'ite or in s'ite of. &es'ite is
not followed b" of.
1,. (ecause of the two %o'anies are related (ecause the two %o'anies are related
1.. These a(reeents are usuall" quiet
%o'li%ated.
These a(reeents are usuall" quite
%o'li%ated.
Luiet eans not nois"
Luite eans rather
20. -f the aendent is a''ro*ed9 than the
%o'an" ust a''l" for 1.
-f the aendent is a''ro*ed9 then the
%o'an" ust a''l" for 1
A%tuall" the then is not needed here9
but if "ou do de%ide to use it9 a#e sure
it is then not than.
21. The principle aount of the loan is 1 The principal aount of the loan is 1
22. We a(ree in principal with "our 'ro'osal. We a(ree in principle with "our 'ro'osal.
2$. We need to loo# at whether it is visible to
obtain a letter fro the 'oli%e statin( that
the" will not %ontinue to in*esti(ate the
%ase.
We need to loo# at whether it is feasible to
obtain a letter fro the 'oli%e statin( that
the" will not %ontinue to in*esti(ate the
%ase.
Eisible eans %an be seen.
Feasible eans 'ra%ti%able or 'ossible.
24. The 0o'an" shall ta#e all reasonable
easures to insure that this te%hni%al
inforation is not dis%losed to an" other
third 'art".
The 0o'an" shall ta#e all reasonable
easures to ensure that this te%hni%al
inforation is not dis%losed to an" other
third 'art".
@nsure eans to a#e sure.
-nsure eans to ta#e out an insuran%e
'oli%".
He insured his house for fire.
We will ensure that the documents are
ready before the signing.
10
Incorrect Correct !ote
25. "n the other hand9 )n the other hand9
2). We 'ro'ose a#in( this one of the
condition precedents$
We 'ro'ose a#in( this one of the
conditions precedent$
2+. The statute of limitation for this is 5 "ears. The statute of limitations for this is 5
"ears.
2,. This ust be done trough a GM!. This ust be done through a GM!.
2.. This %an be done throu(h either a GM! or
%ir%ular resolutions. -f "ou o't for the later9
the 1
This %an be done throu(h either a GM! or
%ir%ular resolutions. -f "ou o't for the
latter9 the 1
$0. &ue to this incompliance9 the %o'an" had
to 'a" fines of 1
&ue to this nonA%o'lian%e9 the %o'an"
had to 'a" fines of 1
$1. The *ell and 2ur%hase A(reeent The *ale and 2ur%hase A(reeent
$2. The 'art" that looses the %ase ust 1 The 'art" that loses the %ase ust 1
ee more on commonl: con79sed ;ords in the 0ocab9lar: section here"
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, !9mbers.Time
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. The 'ur%hase 'ri%e is U!M1$000$000 The 'ur%hase 'ri%e is U!M1&000&000 -n @n(lish "ou should use %oas in
nubers unless "ou ha*e a de%ial 'la%e9
e.(. U!M+59$4).,+
2. Bur offi%ial fee is U!+ ,-.. Bur offi%ial fee is U!+,-.. There is no s'a%e after the dollar si(n.
$. We will eet hi at ./$3. a.. We will eet hi at /$3. a.. &ont use the first 0
4. We will eet hi at 01$.. '.. We will eet hi at - '.. Use the 12Ahour %lo%#.
5. We sent the file on ./ Ma" 2005 We sent the file on / Ma" 2005 &ont use the first 0
). The total area of the %o'an"s 'lantations is
002$... he%tares.
The total area of the 'lantation is 002&...
he%tares.
This nuber should ha*e a %oa9 not a
'eriod. A 'eriod indi%ates the start of
de%ial 'la%es so the nuber in the first
senten%e is reall" 112.
% Connectin8 -ords
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. *ince there are two dire%tors9 therefore& the !in%e there are two dire%tors9 the1 or
There are two dire%tors. #herefore& the...
!in%e and therefore do the sae ?ob
2. 3lthough it is an -ndonesian %o'an"9 but it
still has to file 1
Althou(h it is an -ndonesian %o'an"9 it
still has to file 1 or
-t is an -ndonesian %o'an" but it still has
to file 1
Althou(h and but do the sae ?ob
$. 3lthough the dire%tor is a forei(n %itiGen4
however& he is not re3uired to1
Althou(h the dire%tor is a forei(n %itiGen9
he is not re3uired to1
The dire%tor is a forei(n %itiGen4 howe*er9
he is not re3uired to1
Althou(h and howe*er do the sae ?ob
4. 3lthough this is a failiar %on%e't9
nonetheless9 the courts%
Althou(h this is a failiar %on%e't9 the
courts%
This is a failiar %on%e't. Nonetheless9 the
%ourts1
Althou(h and nonetheless do the sae
?ob
12
$ Plain En8lish
Too lon8 or not sim6le eno98h #etter !ote
1. !e inform you that we ha*e subitted 1. !e have submitted 1 We infor "ou that is redundant here
:owe*er9 we are 'leased to infor "ou
or we re(ret to infor "ou ha*e soe
eanin(9 and so are a%%e'table.
2. !e herewith inform you that we subitted
the a''eal on $ June 2005.
!e submitted the a''eal on $ June 2005. We herewith infor "ou that is
redundant here.
$. "t is recommended that "ou subit1 !e recommend that "ou1 Use a%ti*e rather than 'assi*e9 and use
'ersonal 'ronoun su%h as - and we.
4. We de%lined due to the fact that 1 We de%lined because %
5. #here are other arti%les that need to be
aended.
)ther articles need to be aended.
!e need to amend other arti%les.
Bnl" use there is9 there are9 there a"
be9 et%. if there is no %lear sub?e%t and
*erb. The" are (reatl" o*erused.
). !e have contacted the notar" and infored
hi that the %lient a(rees to the aendents.
!e have informed the notar" that the %lient
a(rees to the aendents.
The %onta%ted the notar" and is
redundant unless "ou 'arti%ularl" want to
let the reader #now that "ou too# the
initiati*e to %onta%t the notar".
+. "t is an e7'ensi*e 'ro%ess to aend the
do%uents.
3mending the do%uents is an e7'ensi*e
'ro%ess.
This is a shorter wa" of sa"in( it.
,. For the reason that the 2ur%haser dela"ed the
si(nin(9 it ust 'a" a fine of 1
(ecause the 2ur%haser dela"ed the si(nin(9
it ust 'a" a fine of 1
.. 2lease note that in the notifi%ation letter it
should be clearly stated that 1
2lease note that the notifi%ation letter
should clearly state that 1
10. !ith reference to the &eed of @stablishent9
this is due to be si(ned on 4 !e'teber.
#he 'eed of 5stablishment is due to be
si(ned on 4 !e'teber.
With referen%e to is unne%essar" unless
"ou 'arti%ularl" need to indi%ate that "ou
are %han(in( to a new to'i%.
11. "n connection with Arti%le )1$ of the
-ndonesian 0i*il 0ode9 the article states that
the transfer of A4 will 1
3rticle 603 of the -ndonesian 0i*il 0ode
states that the transfer of A4 will1
1$
Too lon8 or not sim6le eno98h #etter !ote
12. Regardless of the fact that it is a 2MA1 5ven though it is a 2MA1
1$. 3t this point in time9 the 0o'an" has two
dire%tors.
The 0o'an" currently has two dire%tors. 4e'la%e 5 words with 1.
14. To establish a Forei(n -n*estent 0o'an"
HN2T 2MANI in -ndonesia9 in*estors ust first
se%ure an -n*estent A''ro*al before they
set up a 7# 783 in "ndonesia.
To establish a Forei(n -n*estent 0o'an"
HN2T 2MANI in -ndonesia9 in*estors ust
first se%ure an -n*estent A''ro*al
A*oid re'etition
15. We visited the !outh Ja#arta &istri%t 0ourt
earlier toda" to attend the %ourt hearin(
!e attended the %ourt hearin( at the !outh
Ja#arta &istri%t 0ourt earlier toda".
1). The 'ri%e is inclusive of 1 The 'ri%e includes 1
1+. From the curator9s point of view& he does not
ha*e an" 'roble1
#he curator does not ha*e an" 'roble.
1,. "n the situation where the debtor does not
'a" its debts9 1
"f the debtor does not 'a" its debts9 1
1.. "n the case of the &ut%h @ntit" is deeed to
ha*e a 'eranent establishent in -ndonesia9
it will 1
"f the &ut%h @ntit" is deeed to ha*e a
'eranent establishent in -ndonesia9 it
will 1
20. We had a discussion with regard to his
e'lo"ent.
!e discussed his employment$ Fro . words to 4
21. -f it is in ecess of 100 tons9 1 -f it eceeds 100 tons9 1 Fro , words to 5
22. "t is the intention of 2T Mullow to 1 2T Mullow intends to Fro , words to 4
2$. !e have found that the A(reeent does not
%o*er dis'utes.
The A(reeent does not cover dis'utes. Fro 10 words to )
24. "n order to redu%e the number of incidents of
theft in the offi%e.
#o redu%e theft in the offi%e 1 Fro 1$ words to )
25. We are in the process of implementing a new
s%hee.
We are i'leentin( a new s%hee Fro 10 words to )
14
Too lon8 or not sim6le eno98h #etter !ote
2). The 'eritted a%ti*ities include but are not
limited to 1
The 'eritted a%ti*ities include % The word in%lude indi%ates that it is not
an e7hausti*e list. HJou a" wish to use
the lon( for in a %ontra%t9 but it should
not be ne%essar" in an eail or eo.I
2+. We ha*e made the assumption that We ha*e assumed that Ma#e the real a%tion the *erb9 not a noun
2,. We ha*e taken the decision to We ha*e decided to Ma#e the real a%tion the *erb9 not a noun
2.. We ha*e had a discussion on the finan%ial
stateents.
We ha*e discussed the finan%ial stateents. Ma#e the real a%tion the *erb9 not a noun
$0. We ha*e made revisions to the draft. We ha*e revised the draft. Ma#e the real a%tion the *erb9 not a noun
$1. The redemption of the shares can only be
conducted if the 1.
#he shares %an onl" be redeeed if the
#he company %an onl" redee the shares if
1
Ma#e the real a%tion the *erb9 not a noun
$2. Reference is made to "our eail of 1 !e refer to "our eail of 1 Use 'ersonal 'ronouns to add 'ersonal
tou%h
$$. 7lease find attached % !e are attaching% Use 'ersonal 'ronouns to add 'ersonal
tou%h
$4. The a''li%ation was submitted by the notar". The notar" submitted the a''li%ation. Use a%ti*e rather than 'assi*e. -t is easier
for "ou and the reader.
$5. We ha*e been informed by Mr. :urle" that he
has si(ned the !2A.
Mr. :urle" has informed us that he has
si(ned the !2A.
Use a%ti*e rather than 'assi*e. -t is easier
for "ou and the reader.
$). "t is not required for 7# (agor to obtain a
li%ense.
7# (agor does not have to obtain a li%ense. Use the real a%tor as the sub?e%t of the
senten%e.
$+. "t is not necessary for the witness to sign the
de%laration until the errors ha*e been
%orre%ted.
#he witness does not need to sign the
de%laration until the errors ha*e been
%orre%ted.
Use 'eo'le and entities as the sub?e%t as
u%h as 'ossible.
$,. -t is obli(ator" for the 0o'an" to subit the
a''li%ation 1
#he :ompany must subit the
a''li%ation ...
Use 'eo'le and entities as the sub?e%t as
u%h as 'ossible.
$.. :e had soe en3uiries pertaining to the
a(reeent$
:e had soe en3uiries about the a(reeent Use si'le words as u%h as 'ossible.
15
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40. The supervision of the i'leentation of
wor# safet" and health is carried out b"
offi%ials5e'lo"ees that are assi(ned b" the
Ministr" of Man'ower.
)fficials assi(ned b" the Ministr" of
Man'ower supervise the i'leentation of
wor# safet" and health.
Use the real a%tor as the sub?e%t of the
senten%e. HBffi%ials5e'lo"ees not
su'er*isionI
Use the real a%tion as the *erb.
Hsu'er*ise not is %arried outI.
41. The settleent of all in*oi%es whi%h are
re%ei*ed b" the 20th of the onth is made at
the end of the onth.
All in*oi%es whi%h are re%ei*ed b" the 20th
of the onth are settled at the end of the
onth.
At the end of the onth9 we settle all
in*oi%es whi%h are re%ei*ed b" the 20th of
the onth.
Use the real a%tion as the *erb. Hsettle not
is adeI.
ee more on Plain En8lish here and in ections & and < o7 the #aker = Mc2en>ie )ondon )e8al 'ra7tin8 %9ide here
1)
I Words You Should Avoid
#est A?oided #etter !ote
1. When the said plaintiff a''ears in %ourt9 When the plaintiff a''ears in %ourt9
2. 1in ;aw 6o. $. Under the said law9 1 1in ;aw 6o. $. Under this law9 1
$. 1 sub?e%t to an" liitations 'ro*ided herein$ ;in this document9 ;in this agreement9 ;in
this article9
-t is better to a#e it %lear what herein is
referrin( to. The sae (oes for <hereof=
and <hereof=9 and <therein=9 <thereof= and
<thereto=
4. !e hereby attach a %o'" of 1 !e attach a copy of % :ereb" adds nothin( of *alue to the
senten%e.
5. 7ursuant to ;aw 6o. 59 inin( %o'anies
ust1
<nder ;aw 6o. 59 inin( %o'anies ust
). 7ursuant to the stateent of the Finan%e
&ire%tor9 the %o'an" has filed 1
3ccording to the stateent of the Finan%e
&ire%tor9 the %o'an" has filed ...
+. We hereby infor "ou that we subitted the
do%uents "esterda".
OWe infor "ou thatP We subitted the
do%uents "esterda".
Usuall" the we infor "ou that is
unne%essar".
,. Under the aforesaid agreement9 if either
'art" intends to terinate the a(reeent9 1
Under =the :*73> =that agreement> =the
agreement mentioned in 0 ?a@>9 if either
'art" intends to terinate the a(reeent9 1
.. -f the First 2art" in%urs an" other loss9 it ust
re'ort same to the !e%ond 2art".
-f the First 2art" in%urs an" other loss9 it
ust re'ort that loss to the !e%ond 2art".
10. An" will heretofore ade b" e is now null
and *oid.
An" will previously ade b" e is now null
and *oid.
11. We will forthwith 're'are the ad*i%e and send
it to the %lient
We will Oimmediately> 're'are the ad*i%e
and send it to the %lient.
We will 're'are the ad*i%e and send it to the
%lient =before the end of this week> =by
close of business tomorrow>
-f "ou are a#in( a 're%ise %oitent9
be sure "ou %an #ee' it.
1+
#est A?oided #etter !ote
12. 1e7%e't to the e7tent that such liabilities9
%osts and e7'enses are1
1e7%e't to the e7tent that those liabilities9
%osts and e7'enses are1
4e'la%e su%h with the9 this9 these9
that9 those or it.
su%h as9 an" su%h9 no su%h9 su%h a
are fine.
See more on words you should avoid in the Terms You Should Not Use link here.
1,
J Articles
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. We will bill on hourly basis. We will bill on an hourly basis.
2. :e is in the eetin( :e is in a eetin(. Bnl" use the eetin( if the other 'erson
#nows what eetin( it is.
$. /oth 'arties are bound b" the laws of
Republic of "ndonesia.
/oth 'arties are bound b" the laws of the
Republic of "ndonesia$
4. Under the Aaw 6o. 1,1 Under Aaw 6o. 1,1
5. We had telephone %on*ersation with 1 We had a telephone %on*ersation with ...
). We are atta%hin( copy of the draft 1 We are atta%hin( a copy of the draft1
+. We will 'a" on annual basis. We will 'a" on an annual basis.
,. The AntiA0orru'tion ;aw also %ontains
'ro*isions on 'rote%tion for the individual
who 'arti%i'ates in the a*oidan%e and
eradi%ation of the %riinal a%t of %orru'tion
The AntiA0orru'tion ;aw also %ontains
'ro*isions on 'rote%tion for individuals
who 'arti%i'ate in the a*oidan%e and
eradi%ation of the %riinal a%t of %orru'tion
The first *ersion a#es it sound li#e there
is onl" one indi*idual who 'arti%i'ates.
.. An" in*estent in a airline %o'an" 1. An" in*estent in an airline %o'an" 1.
10. This eans that &24& a(rees to sell --T as
lon( as it is given significant role b" the
%entral (o*ernent.
This eans that &24& a(rees to sell --T as
lon( as it is given a significant role b" the
%entral (o*ernent.
11. 3s the "nsiders9 a 'rin%i'al shareholder and
the ebers of the %oittee a" ha*e
obtained %ertain -nsider -nforation.
3s "nsiders9 a 'rin%i'al shareholder and the
ebers of the %oittee a" ha*e
obtained %ertain -nsider -nforation.
As the -nsiders su((ests the" are the
onl" insiders. As -nsiders indi%ates there
are other insiders.
12. We set out below the suar" of our eetin(
this ornin(.
We set out below a suar" of our eetin(
this ornin(.
Unless "ou ha*e 're*iousl" entioned the
suar"9 use <a suar"=.
1$. 2lease send us the %o'" of the 'resident
dire%tors 'ass'ort.
2lease send us a %o'" of the 'resident
dire%tors 'ass'ort.
Usuall" "ou will not need a 'arti%ular
%o'". An" %o'" will do9 so sa" <a %o'"=.
14. We %ondu%ted resear%h on noAnae basis at
the MB;:4.
We %ondu%ted resear%h on a noAnae basis
at the MB;:4.
/asis is a sin(ular %ountable noun so it
needs an arti%le.
1.
2 Miss6elled -ords
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. We set out bellow% We set out below% /ellow eans a dee' loud roar9 li#e a
bulls.
2. We will arran(e the accomodation$ We will arran(e the accommodation.
$. We need to #now his %urrent addres We need to #now his %urrent address.
4. The a%hines and their accesories The a%hines and their accessories.
5. That is a seperate issue. That is a separate issue.
). We will liase with the notar". We will liaise with the notar".
+. - %annot attend tommorow. - %annot attend tomorrow
,. #heoritically& the li%ense is *alid for 1 #heoretically, the li%ense is *alid for 1
.. Forei(n entities a" not posses these bonds. Forei(n entities a" not possess these
bonds.
10. <hereinafter reffered to as <PO)RE
1akarta elatan=
<hereinafter referred to as <PO)RE
1akarta elatan=
-t is better an"wa" to use ?ust <PO)RE
1akarta elatan=
11. The %ourt will first asses the 'laintiffs
%lais.
The %ourt will first assess the 'laintiffs
%lais.
12. The %o'an" ust aintain a ration of li3uid
assets to li3uid liabilities of not less than
1.581.
The %o'an" ust aintain a ratio of
li3uid assets to li3uid liabilities of not less
than 1.581.
ee more on miss6elled ;ords at the Common Miss6ellin8s link in the 0ocab9lar: section here"
20
L Parallelism
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. !he li#es 'aintin(9 ?o((in( and to read$ !he li#es 'aintin(9 ?o((in( and reading$ -n a list "ou should use the sae
(raati%al for. -f the first ite in the
list is an <in(= *erb9 the other ites
should also be.
2. @a%h Foster 0hild will be (i*en an identit"
%ard9 whi%h will fun%tion as8
a. 'roof that the Foster 0hild is a eber
of the 'lantation H2$D!4I.
b. as (rounds to re%ei*e 'ro%eeds of T/!
'rodu%tion.
@a%h Foster 0hild will be (i*en an identit"
%ard9 whi%h will fun%tion as8
a. 'roof that the Foster 0hild is a eber
of the 'lantation H2$D!4I.
b. (rounds to re%ei*e 'ro%eeds of T/!
'rodu%tion.
@a%h ite in the list ust lin# with the
introdu%tion9 i.e.9 whi%h will fun%tion
as.
!o we (et whi%h will fun%tion as 'roof
19 whi%h is fine9 and
whi%h will fun%tion as as (rounds to
19 whi%h %learl" is not.
$. 2lease let us #now if "ou want us to start
draftin( the !hareholders 4esolutions9 the
/D2M a''li%ation form& the &eed of !hare
Transfer9 and %olle%tin( the do%uents
re3uired.
2lease let us #now if "ou want us to start
draftin( the !hareholders 4esolutions9 the
/D2M a''li%ation form and the &eed of
!hare Transfer9 and %olle%tin( the
do%uents re3uired.
2lease let us #now if "ou want us to start8
a. draftin( the
!hareholders 4esolutions9 the /D2M
a''li%ation form and the &eed of !hare
TransferC and
b. %olle%tin( the
do%uents re3uired.
There are two lists in this senten%e. The
first list is draftin( 1 and %olle%tin(
The se%ond list is the resolutions9
a''li%ation for and deed.
The deed is the last ite in the list of
thin(s bein( drafted9 and so ust ha*e
an and before it.
We also need the and before
%olle%tin( be%ause %olle%tin( is the
last ite in the list that %ontains
draftin( and %olle%tin(.
4. -t is ho'ed that in the eetin( we will be
able to8
a. hear the other 'art"s *iewC
and
b. to arri*e at a solution to the
-t is ho'ed that in the eetin( we will be
able to8
a. hear the other
'art"s *iewC and
b. arrive at a solution to the deadlo%#.
@a%h ite in the list ust lin# with the
introdu%tion9 i.e.9 will be able to.
!o we (et will be able to hear 19
whi%h is fine9 and
will be able to to arri*e at9 whi%h
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Incorrect Correct !ote
deadlo%#. %learl" is not.
5. Btherwise9 our 0lient will not hesitate to
ta#e an" and all le(al a%tions a(ainst "ou9
in%ludin( ?i@ filing a lawsuit9 and @iiA a
reB9est for atta%hent o*er "our assets.
Btherwise9 our 0lient will not hesitate to
ta#e an" and all le(al a%tions a(ainst "ou9
in%ludin( filing ?i@ a lawsuit9 and ?ii@ a
request for atta%hent o*er "our assets.
). For e7a'le9 if /a'e'a holds the *iew that
?a@ the act has *iolated the %a'ital ar#et
law9 and ?b@ damaged the interests of the
%a'ital ar#et and the 'ubli%9 1
For e7a'le9 if /a'e'a holds the *iew
that the act has ?a@ violated the %a'ital
ar#et lawC and ?b@ damaged the interests
of the %a'ital ar#et and the 'ubli%9 1
+. The a(reeent %ontains all the standard
eleents of a lease a(reeent8 a des%ri'tion
of the 'reises9 the aount of rent to be
'aid9 the ter of the lease9 and identifies the
'arties.
The a(reeent %ontains all the standard
eleents of a lease a(reeent8 a
des%ri'tion of the 'reises9 the aount of
rent to be 'aid9 the ter of the lease9 and
the identities of the 'arties.
The first three ites in the list are nouns9
so the fourth should be too.
,. Without 'rior %onsent fro the /an#9 the
%o'an" a" not8
%han(e the ana(eent %o'ositionC
to obtain new loansC
'a" an" di*idendsC and
it may not provide an" of its assets as
se%urit".
Without 'rior %onsent fro the /an#9 the
%o'an" a" not8
%han(e the ana(eent %o'ositionC
obtain new loansC
'a" an" di*idendsC and
'ro*ide an" of its assets as se%urit".
All ites on the list should lin# with the
%o'an" a" not.
-n the ori(inal *ersion we (et9
The company may not to obtain new
loans.
The company may not it may not provide

.. The !eller a" terinate unilaterall" with
14 da"s 'rior written noti%e if the 2ur%haser8
a. is in a dissolution 'ro%ess
b. %ondu%ts a%ts whi%h ?eo'ardiGe the
!ellers re'utation
%. the 7urchaser does not 'ur%hase fuel
fro the !eller to fulfill all of its
The !eller a" terinate unilaterall" with
14 da"s 'rior written noti%e if the
2ur%haser8
a. is in a dissolution 'ro%ess
b. %ondu%ts a%ts whi%h ?eo'ardiGe the
!ellers re'utation
%. does not 'ur%hase fuel fro the
All ites on the list should lin# with if
the 2ur%haser.
-n the ori(inal *ersion we (et9
1 if the 2ur%haser the 2ur%haser does
not 'ur%hase 1
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Incorrect Correct !ote
business o'eration needs. !eller to fulfill all of its business
needs.
10. To onitor the water 3ualit"9 2T /0 will
conduct direct observation and taking
sa'les of li3uid waste fro tub $$ and
water fro the ;abit 4i*er.
To onitor the water 3ualit"9 2T /0 will
conduct direct observation and take
sa'les of li3uid waste fro tub $$ and
water fro the ;abit 4i*er.
11. The a(reeent will la'se if8
i. the ;and Bffi%e or the rele*ant
Authorities a%3uire 'art or all of the
leased landC or
ii. the ;and Bffi%e or the rele*ant
Authorities for an" reason disallow
this tenan%".
iii$ "f either of the events in points ?i@ and
?ii@ occurs& the Aessor shall refund to
the Aessee a portion of the lease fee$
The a(reeent will la'se if8
i. the ;and Bffi%e or the rele*ant
Authorities a%3uire 'art or all of the
leased landC or
ii. the ;and Bffi%e or the rele*ant
Authorities for an" reason disallow
this tenan%".
"f either of the events in points ?i@ and ?ii@
occurs& the Aessor shall refund to the
Aessee a proportion of the lease fee$
2oint iii does not lin# with will la'se if
and so %annot be 'art of the list. -t should
be additional inforation 'la%ed after the
list.
12. That said9 we also note that a%%ordin( to
Arti%les 1 and $.59 the !teerin( 0oittee
a" need to eet re(ularl" to review& to
further develop the 2ro(ra and also to
ediate an" dis'utes between the 2arties.
That said9 we also note that a%%ordin( to
Arti%les 1 and $.59 the !teerin( 0oittee
a" need to eet re(ularl" to review and
further develop the 2ro(ra9 and also to
ediate an" dis'utes between the 2arties.
4e*iew and further de*elo' a#e u'
the list of *erbs referrin( to the 2ro(ra.
!in%e further de*elo' is the last ite on
the list9 there ust be an and before it.
ee more on 6arallelism in the 6eci7ic %rammar section here"
2$
M P9nct9ation
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. All atters not ade3uatel" 'ro*ided for in this
3greement& must be de%ided b" utual
%onsent between the 2arties.
All atters not ade3uatel" 'ro*ided for in
this 3greement must be de%ided b" utual
%onsent between the 2arties.
The %oa should not be there.
2. The %o'an"s e'lo"ent anual states
that e*er" wor#er5laborer has the ri(ht to
re%ei*e e3ual treatent fro the e'lo"er
without discrimination and opportunities to
ad*an%e within the %o'an" should be
a*ailable for all.
The %o'an"s e'lo"ent anual states
that e*er" wor#er5laborer has the ri(ht to
re%ei*e e3ual treatent fro the e'lo"er
without discrimination& and =that>
opportunities to ad*an%e within the
%o'an" should be a*ailable for all.
Without the %oa9 the reader sees
without dis%riination and
o''ortunities. Bnl" when the" read on do
the" realiGe that the without does not
a''l" to o''ortunities9 and that
o''ortunities is the be(innin( of a new
idea. Bften readers will need to read ba%#
to %onfir their understandin(. The that
here also hel's to a#e it %lear.
2ut a %oa before and9 but9 for9 or9 nor9
"et and so when the" %onne%t two
inde'endent %lauses.
$. The %lient should also be alerted to the fa%t
that an"one here has the ri(ht to file a %i*il
%lai to a %ourt a(ainst another party and the
court9 unless an ob?e%tion to absolute
?urisdi%tion of the %ourt is filed9 (enerall"
tends to hold 'ro%eedin(s to e7aine the
entire %ase
The %lient should also be alerted to the fa%t
that an"one here has the ri(ht to file a %i*il
%lai to a %ourt a(ainst another party& and
the court9 unless an ob?e%tion to absolute
?urisdi%tion of the %ourt is filed9 (enerall"
tends to hold 'ro%eedin(s to e7aine the
entire %ase.
2ut a %oa before and9 but9 for9 or9 nor9
"et and so when the" %onne%t two
inde'endent %lauses.
4. The s'ea#er %ae fro Ja#arta9 -ndonesia. The
'arti%i'ants %ae fro /ali#'a'an9
Daliantan& &en'asar9 /ali& Duala ;u'ur9
Mala"sia& 2aris9 Fran%e& and /onn9 Geran".
The s'ea#er %ae fro Ja#arta9 -ndonesia.
The 'arti%i'ants %ae fro /ali#'a'an9
Daliantan4 &en'asar9 /ali4 Duala ;u'ur9
Mala"sia4 2aris9 Fran%e4 and /onn9
Geran".
Usin( onl" %oas a#es it diffi%ult for
readers. Usin( sei%olons a#es it easier
for the reader to realiGe that /ali#'a'an is
in Daliantan9 and that the" are not two
se'arate 'la%es on the list.
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5. We need to re*iew the &B@9 the ABA9 and the
e'lo"ent a(reeent& draft the sale and
'ur%hase a(reeent9 the loan a(reeent9 and
the shareholders a(reeent& and 're'are a short
re'ort on en*ironental and li%ense atters.
We need to re*iew the &B@9 the ABA9 and
the e'lo"ent a(reeent4 draft the sale
and 'ur%hase a(reeent9 the loan a(reeent9
and the shareholders a(reeent4 and 're'are
a short re'ort on en*ironental and li%ense
atters.
We need to8
a. re*iew the &B@9 the ABA9 and the
e'lo"ent a(reeent4
b. draft the sale and 'ur%hase
a(reeent9 the loan a(reeent9 and
the shareholders a(reeent4 and
%. 're'are a short re'ort on
en*ironental and li%ense atters.
Jou should use sei%olons to se'arate
ites in a list if the ites in the list
%ontain their own %oas. This a#es it
easier for readers to #now when the"
o*e on to the ne7t ite in the list.
Bf %ourse it would be easier for the reader
if "ou 'ut the list in bullet for.
). There is a dis'ute between the two parties
and 2T ;ia has as#ed the ediator to %all
witnesses.
There is a dis'ute between the two parties&
and 2T ;ia has as#ed the ediator to %all
witnesses.
Without the %oa9 the reader will first
thin# there is a dis'ute between the two
'arties and 2T ;ia.
2ut a %oa before and9 but9 for9 or9 nor9
"et and so when the" %onne%t two
inde'endent %lauses.
+. We ha*e not re%ei*ed do%uents e*iden%in(
that &eed 6o. ,5 dated 2+ Januar" 2..3& has
been announ%ed in the !tate GaGette.
We ha*e not re%ei*ed do%uents
e*iden%in( that &eed 6o. ,5 dated 2+
Januar" 2..3 has been announ%ed in the
!tate GaGette.
The %oa should not be there.
,. The do%uent will need to be notariGed b" a
'ubli% notar" where this do%uent is
eecuted and legaliBed at the nearest
-ndonesian %onsular offi%e.
The do%uent will need to be notariGed b"
a 'ubli% notar" where this do%uent is
eecuted& and legaliBed at the nearest
-ndonesian %onsular offi%e.
The %oa is needed to show that we are
o*in( on to a se%ond re3uireent.
Without it9 the reader reads9 a 'ubli%
notar" where this do%uent is e7e%uted
and le(aliGed 1.
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Incorrect Correct !ote
The %oa indi%ates that it eans will
need to be 1. ;e(aliGed.
.. We et the 0hairan of the 2anel of Cudges&
to 'resent ;ias letter and e7'lain the
situation to hi.
We et the 0hairan of the 2anel of
Cudges to 'resent ;ias letter and e7'lain
the situation to hi.
There should be no %oa here.
10. The 0o'an" ust subit to C*D& a %o'" of
the &eed of Mer(er and the &eed of
Aendent of the Arti%les of Asso%iation.
The 0o'an" ust subit to C*D a %o'"
of the &eed of Mer(er and the &eed of
Aendent of the Arti%les of Asso%iation.
There should be no %oa here.
11. ;obb"in( b" the abo*e bodies& should be
done %ontinuousl" and intensi*el"
;obb"in( b" the abo*e bodies should be
done %ontinuousl" and intensi*el"
There should be no %oa here.
:owe*er9 this senten%e %ould be better
written as The abo*e bodies should lobb"
%ontinuousl" and intensi*el". !ee :1$
12. -f "ou need assistance please %onta%t "
se%retar".
-f "ou need assistance& please %onta%t "
se%retar".
A %oa is re3uired here.
1$. 2lease %onta%t " secretary& if "ou need
assistan%e.
2lease %onta%t " secretary if "ou need
assistan%e.
:owe*er9 if the if %lause %oes at the
end9 "ou do not need a %oa.
14. We understand that tele'hone and 'ar#in(
%har(es ha*e been in%luded in the *chedule
and rental of other tele%ouni%ation
fa%ilities will be re(ulated se'aratel".
We understand that tele'hone and 'ar#in(
%har(es ha*e been in%luded in the
*chedule& and =that> rental of other
tele%ouni%ation fa%ilities will be
re(ulated se'aratel".
The %oa is re3uired to show that the
writer is o*in( on to a se'arate 'oint.
The that hel's to show that he eans
and we also understand that rental 1
15. A/0 0o.9 ;td.9 a %o'an" established under
the laws of 8alaysia and /4A9 a ban#
established under the laws of 8alaysia have
entered into 1
A/0 0o.9 ;td.9 a %o'an" established
under the laws of 8alaysia& and /4A9 a
ban# established under the laws of
8alaysia& have entered into 1
Jou need to %lose the %oas that a''ear
after ;td. and /4A
1). Dindl" arran(e "our staff to %ourier the
e7e%uted 2BA to our office& as soon as
'ossible for our further handlin(.
Dindl" arran(e "our staff to %ourier the
e7e%uted 2BA to our office as soon as
'ossible for our further handlin(.
There should be no %oa here.
1+. -t is %lear that the bonds bein( purchased& are
%onsistent with the dis%losure ade b" A/0
-t is %lear that the bonds bein( purchased
are %onsistent with the dis%losure ade b"
There should be no %oa here.
2)
Incorrect Correct !ote
in the A/0 2ros'e%tus. A/0 in the A/0 2ros'e%tus.
1,. 2resident &ire%tors9 offi%e 2resident &ire%tor9s offi%e
1.. 2lease let us know& if "ou ha*e an" further
3uestions.
2lease let us know if "ou ha*e an" further
3uestions.
See more on punctuation here.
2+
! One -ord or T;o 0erbs and !o9ns
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. We will backup the data toorrow. We will back up the data toorrow. -n (eneral9 *erbs are two words9 and
nouns are one word.
2. We 'erfor a back up on%e a wee#. We 'erfor a backup on%e a wee#. -n (eneral9 *erbs are two words9 and
nouns are one word.
$. The %o'an" will buyback the shares if the
'ri%e (oes below the a(reed 'ri%e.
The %o'an" will buy back the shares if the
'ri%e (oes below the a(reed 'ri%e.
-n (eneral9 *erbs are two words9 and
nouns are one word.
4. The 'ri%e 'er share for the buy back will be
1
The 'ri%e 'er share for the buyback will be
1
-n (eneral9 *erbs are two words9 and
nouns are one word.
5. Jou ust handover the %ertifi%ates at the
si(nin(.
Jou ust hand over the %ertifi%ates at the
si(nin(.
-n (eneral9 *erbs are two words9 and
nouns are one word.
). The hand over has alread" ta#en 'la%e. The handover has alread" ta#en 'la%e. -n (eneral9 *erbs are two words9 and
nouns are one word.
Other ;ords that 7ollo; this r9le are set 96C set o77C take o?erC break do;n and dra; do;n" ome need to be h:6henated"
O One -ord or T;o 4 Other
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. The mainline of business of the %o'an" is
1
The main line of business of the %o'an" is
1
2. The !eller binds it self to 1 The !eller binds itself to 1
$. The in*esti(ation is on going. The in*esti(ation is ongoing.
4. "nline with the re(ulations9 the -ssuer ust 1 "n line with the re(ulations9 the -ssuer ust
1
5. 1 on $1 &e%eber 200. or the date of
'a"ent of the final installent9 which ever
is earlier.
1 on $1 &e%eber 200. or the date of
'a"ent of the final installent9 whichever
is earlier.
). .. or on an" other date as maybe a(reed b"
both 'arties
or on an" other date as may be a(reed b"
both 'arties
<a" be= in this %onte7t is two words
2,
P Ambi89it:
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. 2lease let us #now if "ou are interested in
%losin( the deal by 0- 'ecember$
2lease let us #now by 0- 'ecember if "ou
are interested in %losin( the deal.
/" 15 &e%eber here %ould be referrin(
to the date of %losin( the deal9 or the date
of notifi%ation.
2. &a*id BQ/rien 'leaded (uilt" to the urder of
Martin Murra" at the 0entral 0riinal 0ourt
"esterda".
At the 0entral 0riinal 0ourt "esterda"9
&a*id BQ/rien 'leaded (uilt" to the urder
of Martin Murra".
&id the 'leadin( or the urder ta#e 'la%e
"esterda"K
What ha''ened at the %ourt9 the 'leadin(
or the urderK
$. The /B& will %onsist of 4 dire%tors9 two
noinated b" the forei(n shareholders9 and
two noinated b" the lo%al shareholder9 one
of who will be ele%ted 'resident dire%tor.
The /B& will %onsist of 4 dire%tors9 two
noinated b" the forei(n shareholders9 and
two noinated b" the lo%al shareholder.
Bne of the dire%tors noinated b" the lo%al
shareholder will be ele%ted 'resident
dire%tor.
0an a noinee of the forei(n shareholder
be the 'resident dire%torK
4. The %o'an" %urrentl" holds 4+> but it
e7'e%ts to in%rease that by 0.% ne7t "ear.
The %o'an" %urrentl" holds 4+> but it
e7'e%ts to in%rease that to -1% ne7t "ear.
The %o'an" %urrentl" holds 4+> but it
e7'e%ts to in%rease that to -0$1% ne7t "ear.
&es%ribin( an in%rease in 'er%enta(e for
when the nuber is alread" a 'er%enta(e
is abi(uous. -n this %ase it %ould be 10>
of the issued shares Hin%reasin( fro 4+>
to 5+>I9 or 10> of the %urrent
shareholdin( Hin%reasin( fro 4+> to
51.+>I. -t is best rewritten to show the
new fi(ure rather than the in%rease.
5. Further9 the %o'an" ust subit an
a''li%ation for an AT- within ) onths after
the ena%tent of &e%ree $.1520029 i.e. 2)
B%tober 2002
-s 2) B%tober 2002 the date of ena%tent
or the deadline ) onths laterK
2.
5 Miscellaneo9s
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. The" ust subit a wee#l" re'ort that
in%ludes a re'ort on third 'art" funds9 wee#l"
balan%e sheets& legal lending limits& etc.
The" ust subit a wee#l" re'ort9 whi%h
in%ludes a re'ort on third 'art" funds9
wee#l" balan%e sheets& and legal lending
limits.
-f "ou start a list with whi%h in%ludes or
su%h as9 "ou should not 'ut et%. at the
end9 and "ou should 'ut and before the
final ite of the list.
2. As %learl" stated in Atta%hent 19 "our %lient
started wor#in( for the 0o'an" since 0
'ecember 2..3$
As %learl" stated in Atta%hent 19 "our
%lient started wor#in( for the 0o'an" on
0 'ecember 2..3$
Jou onl" start wor#in( on%e.
$. We ha*e not been 'ro*ided with the
ana(eent a(reeent as mentioned in the
;ease A(reeent.
We ha*e not been 'ro*ided with the
ana(eent a(reeent mentioned in the
;ease A(reeent.
4. The JE %o'an" has obtained !-U2 6o. $,5
dated 1$ B%tober 20049 and is valid as lon( as
the JE %o'an" still %ondu%ts its business
a%ti*ities.
The JE %o'an" has obtained !-U2 6o.
$,5 dated 1$ B%tober 20049 which is valid
as lon( as the JE %o'an" still %ondu%ts its
business a%ti*ities.
-f we start a new %lause with an and but
without a sub?e%t9 it is assued the sub?e%t
is the sae as the 're*ious %lause. !o we
are sa"in(9 and the JE %o'an" is *alid
as lon( as 1=. -n fa%t we ean the !-U2
is *alid as lon( as 1
5. We sent %o'ies of the a(reeent to the %lient
and the notar" respectively$
We sent %o'ies of the a(reeent to the
%lient and the notar".
res'e%ti*el" in the first e7a'le is
redundant.
Use res'e%ti*el" if "ou need to indi%ate
what at%hes with what.
We sent the original agreement and a
copy to the client and the notary
respectively.
res'e%ti*el" here tells us who (ot what.
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Incorrect Correct !ote
). We will wait and see if the %onsuers a%%e't
the !almart9s 'ro'osal.
We will wait and see if the %onsuers
a%%e't !almart9s 'ro'osal.
We will wait and see if the %onsuers
a%%e't the !almart 'ro'osal.
+. :e said that he has dis%ussed the atter with
Mr. /oni !ia'utan( as the new !u'er*isor"
Jud(e.
:e said that he has dis%ussed the atter
with Mr. /oni !ia'utan(9 the new
!u'er*isor" Jud(e.
,. We will distribute the proceed of the sale
shortl".
We will distribute the proceeds of the sale
shortl".
.. @7%e'tions are ade for enter'rises that all
or most of its shares are owned b" the !tate.
@7%e'tions are ade for enterprises all or
most of the shares of which are owned b"
the !tate.
@7%e'tions are ade for enterprises if all
their shares are owned b" the !tate.
10. Under the 3rticle , of the draft a(reeent9 1 Under 3rticle , of the draft a(reeent9 1
11. The %ost of the re(istration *aries between
4'. 190009000 to 4'. 290009000 de'endin( on
the ?urisdi%tion.
The %ost of the re(istration *aries between
4'. 190009000 and 4'. 290009000 de'endin(
on the ?urisdi%tion.
/etween 1 and
Fro 1 to
6ot between 1 to
12. All the asso%iates in the fir9 including their
se%retaries9 ha*e now attended the trainin( on
the new filin( s"ste.
All the asso%iates in the fir and their
se%retaries ha*e now attended the trainin(
on the new filin( s"ste.
Jou %annot use in%ludin( here be%ause
the se%retaries are not 'art of the first
(rou'9 i.e. the asso%iates.
We have reviewed all of the companys
agreements, including its agreements with
its suppliers.
:ere the a(reeents with the su''liers are
'art of the first (rou'9 i.e. all of the
%o'an"s a(reeents9 and so this is
%orre%t.
1$. -n the a''li%ation "ou should atta%h the
followingsE
-n the a''li%ation "ou should atta%h the
followingE
-t is si'ler to ?ust sa"9 <-n the a''li%ation
"ou should atta%h8=
$1
Incorrect Correct !ote
14. The duties of the dire%tors are as follow8 The duties of the dire%tors are as follows8 -t is si'ler to ?ust sa"9 < The duties of the
dire%tors are8=
15. :is ter of offi%e will commence from ,
Canuary 2.00 until 4 Januar" 2012.
:is ter of offi%e will commence on ,
Canuary 2.00 and end on 4 Januar" 2012.
:is ter of offi%e will be from , Canuary
2.00 until 4 Januar" 2012
1). :e has joined the company since 4 A'ril
2010.
:e joined the company on 4 A'ril 2010.
:e has worked for the company since 4
A'ril 2010.
Jou onl" ?oin a %o'an" on%e.
1+. :e has obtained his license since 200+. :e obtained his license in 200+.
:e has had his license since 200+.
1,. The do%uents should in%lude a %o'" of the
%o'an"Qs ost re%ent audited financial
statement.
The do%uents should in%lude a %o'" of the
%o'an"Qs ost re%ent audited finan%ial
statements$
1.. @a%h of the party 1 @a%h of the parties
20. The 7arties hereto a(ree to The 7arties agree to
The parties hereto agree to
-f 2arties is defined9 hereto is redundant.
$2
R Incorrect Terms
Incorrect Correct !ote
1. %oer%ial 'a'ers %oer%ial 'a'er
2. with re(ards to with re(ard to
$. statute of liitation statute of liitations
4. in a%%ordan%e to a%%ordin( to
in a%%ordan%e with
5. arti%le of asso%iation
arti%les of asso%iations
arti%les of asso%iation
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