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[histone]

Dear all,

I would appreciate if you would advise which of the following is correct:

(a) I discussed with Mary over phone and was advised that classic-styled paper was the only format accepted by the school even if you attached with teacher's recommendation.

(b) I discussed with Mary over phone and was advised that classic-styled paper is the only format accepted by the school even if you attach with teacher's recommendation.

(c) I have discussed with Mary over phone and being advised that classic-styled paper is the only format accepted by the school even if you attach with teacher's recommendation.

[Joe]

I discussed it with Mary over the phone and was advised that classic-styled paper is the only format accepted by the school even if you attach [a/the??] teacher's recommendation.