by BlastRoom
Judge whether an application letter is too blunt, too eager or too indirect to actually apply for anything.
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Nico closes his letter to the Marilag National High School council adviser: "Send me the form by Friday. I need it fast." What is the tone problem?
Bea is applying to write for the Bagong Silang High School paper. Which sentence is too eager to belong in her application?
An application to the Sto. Nino HS science club reads: "If ever there might someday be a chance that someone like me could perhaps be considered for something, that would be nice." What is its main fault?
Ramon writes to the Kalayaan Barangay Youth Office: "I am certain I am the best candidate you will find, and no one else can handle this program." Which claim can he not honestly make?
Liza writes to a club adviser: "I am not really good at writing and I would probably let the team down, but I want to join." Which revision stays honest without arguing against her own application?
Rina knows the school head is Mrs. Delia Ocampo. Which salutation fits her formal letter of application?
Which sign-off keeps a formal application polite without treating the decision as already made?
Ivan applies for a work immersion slot at Tanglaw Printing Press. Which sentence keeps a professional point of view?
A scholarship application opens: "Hey po! I super want the slot, sana ma-approve agad. Thanks!" Which revision fits the formal register?
Joan sees the club adviser, Mr. Bautista, every school day. She is writing a formal letter applying to be club secretary. Which register should she use?
Which request for an interview is clear enough to act on without pressing the recipient?
A letter to a scholarship committee reads: "I would never presume to trouble you, and I fully understand if you would rather not read this letter at all." What does the letter most need instead?
Kim submitted her scholarship application on Monday. The office said decisions take three weeks. She writes on Wednesday to ask for the result. What is the fault in her follow-up?
Which sentence about availability suits a formal application for a library volunteer post?
An applicant writes: "I think I might maybe be able to help with the sports page, if that is okay, I guess." Which revision keeps her modest but makes a real offer?
A letter to a club adviser says: "Your club clearly needs new officers because the old ones did nothing." Which revision repairs the tone without giving up the writer's point?
A posted notice names no person, only "The Scholarship Committee." Which salutation fits an application answering it?
A letter reads: "Dear Ms. Villamor: I wish to apply for the training slot in June. It's gonna be great, promise! Respectfully yours, Ana Reyes." Which part breaks the register?
In a letter of application, being very polite can take the place of stating which position the writer wants.
An application ends: "I have attached my grades. I trust these will be enough. Kindly process my application at once." How would you describe its tone?
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