"As Per" and Formal Reference Phrases in Technical English
5 exercises — practise "as per", "in accordance with", and "pursuant to" for formal document references.
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Which sentence correctly uses "as per" to reference an earlier specification?
"As per the API specification, all timestamps must be sent in ISO 8601 format" is correct: "as per" is a fixed formal phrase meaning "according to" and is followed directly by a noun phrase, with no extra preposition. Option B incorrectly inserts "to" after "per". Option C incorrectly inserts "of" after "per". Option D incorrectly inserts "is" between "as" and "per", breaking the fixed expression.
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Choose the sentence that correctly uses "in accordance with" in a compliance-focused technical document.
"User data is encrypted at rest in accordance with the company's security policy" is correct: the fixed phrase is "in accordance with", never "in accordance to" or "in accordance of". Option B incorrectly substitutes "to" for "with". Option C incorrectly substitutes "of" for "with". Option D incorrectly mixes "according" (which takes "to") with "with", producing a non-existent hybrid.
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Which sentence correctly places "as per" without redundantly repeating its meaning?
"As per the migration guide, indexes must be rebuilt after the schema change" is correct: "as per" already means "according to", so it should be followed directly by the source, not by a verb like "says". Option B redundantly adds "says" after the noun phrase, which "as per" doesn't require. Option C redundantly stacks two synonymous phrases, "as per" and "according to". Option D awkwardly repeats the referencing idea twice in one sentence.
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Select the sentence that correctly uses "pursuant to" in a formal contractual or legal-style technical clause.
"Pursuant to the service-level agreement, uptime must remain above 99.9%" is correct: "pursuant to" is the only correct preposition combination for this formal legal-style phrase. Option B incorrectly uses "with" instead of "to". Option C incorrectly uses "of" instead of "to". Option D incorrectly uses "on" instead of "to".
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Which sentence correctly distinguishes "as per" (referencing an existing rule) from "per" alone used with a unit or rate?
"As per the pricing document, the API is billed at $0.002 per request" is correct: "as per" correctly introduces the referenced source at the start, while plain "per" correctly means "for each" before the unit "request", and the two uses aren't confused. Option B incorrectly swaps them, using "per" for the reference and "as per" for the rate. Option C incorrectly uses "as per request" where plain "per request" is needed for the rate. Option D duplicates "per" meaninglessly.
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John: 'The API documentation states that all requests to the /users endpoint must be authenticated. As per section 3.2 of the v2 specification, we need to use a JWT token.'
Which response best reflects John's communication style?
John's sentence effectively uses 'as per' to ground his statement in a concrete reference point – the documentation and its version. This demonstrates understanding of formal communication within a technical context. The key is linking the requirement back to a specific source; simply stating 'authentication' isn't sufficient for a code review or detailed explanation.
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John: 'The API documentation states that all requests to the /users endpoint must be authenticated. As per section 3.2 of the v2 specification, we need to use a JWT token.'
Which response best reflects John's communication style?
John's sentence effectively uses 'as per' to ground his statement in a concrete reference point – the documentation and its version. This demonstrates understanding of formal communication within a technical context. The key is linking the requirement back to a specific source; simply stating 'authentication' isn't sufficient for a code review or detailed explanation.
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John: 'The API documentation states that all requests to the /users endpoint must be authenticated. As per section 3.2 of the v2 specification, we need to use a JWT token.'
Which response best reflects John's communication style?
John's sentence effectively uses 'as per' to ground his statement in a concrete reference point – the documentation and its version. This demonstrates understanding of formal communication within a technical context. The key is linking the requirement back to a specific source; simply stating 'authentication' isn't sufficient for a code review or detailed explanation.
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John: 'The API documentation states that all requests to the /users endpoint must be authenticated. As per section 3.2 of the v2 specification, we need to use a JWT token.'
Which response best reflects John's communication style?
John's sentence effectively uses 'as per' to ground his statement in a concrete reference point – the documentation and its version. This demonstrates understanding of formal communication within a technical context. The key is linking the requirement back to a specific source; simply stating 'authentication' isn't sufficient for a code review or detailed explanation.
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Sarah: 'The build process should deploy the latest version of the application. As per our standard operating procedure, this requires a rollback to the previous stable release before proceeding.'
Which option best reflects Sarah's statement?
The key here is that 'as per' correctly references a documented procedure (SOP). The incorrect options highlight common misunderstandings: Option 2 incorrectly assumes 'as per' means the action is correct. Options 3 and 4 suggest alternative phrasing would be better—'as per' is appropriate when referring to established guidelines, not offering detailed instructions.
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Mark sends the following Slack message to his team: 'The new database schema must be implemented in accordance with the latest design document. It outlines all data types and relationships.'
What does Mark primarily intend to convey?
'In accordance with' signals that the schema's implementation relies on a formally defined and approved source – namely, the design document. This emphasizes adherence to established standards rather than suggesting a different technical approach or implying superiority. The other options misinterpret the phrase's purpose.
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During a code review of the new authentication service, Alex comments: 'The system should validate user input against the defined schema. As per RFC 7519, we must ensure all fields are properly formatted.' Which option best reflects Alex's statement?
The core issue here is the unnecessary use of 'as per.' While RFC 7519 provides guidance, simply stating 'as per' adds no value and can be seen as redundant. The correct response acknowledges the reference while highlighting the potential ambiguity in Alex's original phrasing. The other options misinterpret the meaning or incorrectly apply the phrase.
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Context: Emily is responding to a notification from the DevOps team regarding performance monitoring. Emily: 'The system's response time should be monitored against the target specified in the service level agreement. Pursuant to this, we need to investigate any deviations.' What does Emily's statement emphasize?
'Pursuant to' signifies that Emily's actions are based on and governed by the terms of a formal agreement (the SLA). It establishes a clear basis for investigation when performance falls short. The other options misinterpret 'pursuant to' as implying an unauthorized action or simply stating monitoring is happening.
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Context: Ben is communicating a requirement for a new API endpoint. Ben: 'The API should return the user's profile information. As per the design document, this includes fields like name, email and address.' Which of the following best describes Ben's intention?
'As per' indicates Ben is referencing a formally approved design document to determine what data the API endpoint should return. This ensures consistency and avoids ambiguity about required fields – vital for proper integration. The other options misinterpret 'as per' as referring to an outdated specification or simply stating that information is being returned.
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PR Description: Maria writes the following description for a pull request to update the user authentication service: 'This change implements the OAuth 2.0 flow as per RFC 6749. It includes handling of authorization codes and token exchange.' What is Maria's primary focus in this description?
This question focuses on using 'as per' to reference a technical standard. Maria is explicitly stating that the implementation *follows* RFC 6749. This demonstrates understanding that 'as per' denotes adherence to a defined specification or standard, not a detailed step-by-step account of the changes. Options A and D are too broad; option B is correct but Maria's focus is on *following* the standard.
What will I practise in ""As Per" and Formal Reference Phrases in Technical English — IT Grammar Exercise"?
Practise formal reference phrases "as per", "in accordance with", and "pursuant to" for citing specifications, policies, and agreements in technical
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