A letter reads: "I am applying for the post of Grade 10 class treasurer." Which politeness strategy does the sentence use?

A letter reads: "I hope it is all right to ask, but I would like to be considered for the post." Which politeness strategy does the sender use?

A letter reads: "I know you are busy this week, so please read this when you have time." Which politeness strategy is this?

A letter to a scholarship office reads: "If ever there might be some need, and if it is not a bother, perhaps something could be arranged." Why does it fail as an application?

Coach Danilo Herrera asked Rina to confirm today. She writes: "Sir, yes. I am taking the team manager slot and I can start on Monday." Does her firmness fit?

Which salutation fits a letter to Principal Corazon Dimaano, whom the sender has never met?

A letter reads: "Ma'am, I read the school paper every week and I want to help make it better." Which politeness strategy does this use?

A letter reads: "I am sorry to add to your workload during exam week." Which politeness strategy is this?

A letter reads: "I am applying because the grant would cover my PHP 4,500 laboratory fee for the year." Which politeness strategy is at work?

A letter reads: "I would never wish to trouble anyone about any position at all." What has the sender actually done?

Jerome writes to Ms. Liway Ocampo, an adviser he has never met: "Just give me the slot, I'm the best one anyway." Does the register fit the relationship?

Editor Jayvee Aquino told applicants to state their section in one line. Ana writes: "I am applying for the sports section." Is she being too blunt?

A letter reads: "If the post is already filled, I would gladly be considered next term." Which politeness strategy is this?

A letter opens: "Good day, Kagawad Villaflor." Which politeness strategy does the opening use?

Ms. Belen Cruz has been Dina's club adviser for two years. Which line fits that relationship best?

True or False: A request can be polite and still say plainly what the sender wants.

Marilou's application said a reply would come within two weeks. When is a polite first follow-up?

A letter ends: "Thank you for reading my letter." Which politeness strategy does the closing use?

A letter reads: "I am probably not qualified, but maybe you could consider me if nobody better applies." What is the fault?

Which closing line gives the recipient what a reply actually needs?

A first letter to an unknown scholarship officer reads: "Hey Ma'am, hoping I can grab that slot!" What is the problem?

A letter reads: "May I ask for a few minutes of your time next week?" Which politeness strategy is this?

Which line fits a first letter to a barangay youth program the sender has never contacted?

The office wrote: "Confirm in writing if you still want the slot." Rico replies: "I still want the slot. Thank you." Is his brevity impolite?

A letter reads: "Your training program is well known for helping first-time volunteers." Which politeness strategy is this?

Which request should not appear in an application letter to a scholarship office?

Which sentence is so indirect that the recipient cannot act on it?

Which version keeps the request clear while still sounding polite?

Which complimentary close fits a first formal letter to a school head?

A letter for the treasurer post reads: "I have kept the club's records for two terms." Why does this line help?

Coach Ferdinand Pangilinan has trained the sender for three years. Which line fits that relationship?

A letter reads: "I understand if the committee decides otherwise." Which politeness strategy is this?

Dina has worked with her adviser weekly for two years, yet writes: "To whom it may concern: the undersigned hereby applies." What is wrong?

A week after the stated reply date, which follow-up line is polite?

Which sentence turns a demand into a request without hiding what is being asked?

True or False: The most indirect version of a request is always the most polite one.

A letter reads: "Sorry, sorry, so sorry to bother you, and sorry again for this letter." What does the repeated apology do?

A youth program asked applicants to state their availability plainly. Which reply fits that request?

Who should receive an application for a post on the school paper?

Which sentence belongs in the body of an application letter rather than at its end?