send off

[Arcona]

Hello,


which of the two following sentences would you prefer to use when it should sound informal? To me the first one sounds better, do you agree?

I just wanted to make sure that I have the correct address before sending off the letter.
or
I just wanted to make sure that I have the correct address before I send off the letter.


Thank you for your help.

 

[Parla]

Either "before sending off" or "before I send off" is correct. I don't think either is more or less "formal" than the other.

 

[Arcona]

Thank you very much for your quick answer, Parla.

 

[waltern]

I agree that either is correct, but if you are playing around with the tone you might also consider leaving out the "that" and/or the "off".

 

[Beryl from Northallerton]

Personally, I'd lose the 'off'. Footballers are sent off. I think letters are sent.