Here’s a detailed explanation and completion of the email using the provided phrases:
Hi Yumiko,
What about the new photocopier? The training course is starting next week, so time's running out. Have you done anything about it?
Don
This first part suggests that Don is asking Yumiko about the status of the photocopier. The phrase "what about" is used to inquire about progress, and "running out" fits well with the context of time being limited.
I'm sorry, I've been short of time this week.
Can you deal with it?
Yumiko apologizes for being busy or lacking time ("short of time") and asks Don to handle the situation ("deal with it").
Yes, leave it to me. And what about the problem with the cleaners? I talked to Ed Norris at CleanYouUp yesterday. Has he called back?
Don responds affirmatively by saying "leave it to me," meaning Yumiko can rely on him to handle the situation. Then, he brings up another issue (the cleaners) using "what about" to ask for an update. He confirms that he has spoken to Ed Norris about it ("I talked") and asks if Ed has followed up ("has he").
No, I haven't heard from him yet.
Yumiko responds, clarifying that she has not received any follow-up or response from Ed Norris. "I haven't" is the correct phrase here to indicate no news.
Final Completed Email:
Hi Yumiko,
What about the new photocopier? The training course is starting next week, so time's running out. Have you done anything about it?
Don
I'm sorry, I've been short of time this week.
Can you deal with it?
Yes, leave it to me. And what about the problem with the cleaners? I talked to Ed Norris at CleanYouUp yesterday. Has he called back?
No, I haven't heard from him yet.
Explanation of Unused Phrases:
The two phrases not used are:
- Did he: This phrase does not fit the context of the email exchanges, as it would typically be used to confirm or inquire about past actions, but the questions already use "has he" instead.
- I didn't: This phrase is unused because the context does not require Yumiko or Don to negate something they failed to do.
This ensures the email flows naturally and makes logical sense.