Applying for a job II

Applying for a job II

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This task is about editing a job application.
The writing below is an application for a part time job.
There is editing to be done at the underlined points signalled A to F.
Use the chart that follows the application for your answers.
 
 

Dear Ms Tuputala

Re:  Part-time job

I wish to apply for the part time job advertised on the local community noticeboard.

I think it sounds like an interesting job. (A) I've had (B) xperience in a similar position with (C) Johns Bakery but I left because the hours (D) sucked big time.

My C.V. is attached.

I look forward to your reply.

(E) Catch you later

Chris (F) 'the man' Marston

 

Type of Error Example (Letter only) Write a correction for the error
Spelling    
Inappropriate close    
Slang    
Tone    
Punctuation    
Contraction    
Level:
4
Curriculum info: 
Keywords: 
Description of task: 
This resource is based on a job application that needs editing. Students identify six different errors and suggest corrections.
Answers/responses: 
 

Y9 (04/1999)

Spelling
Identification     Correction
B                        experience
Identification –
very easy

Correction –
easy

Inappropriate Close
Identification      Any 1 Correction
F                        Chris Marston        or
E                       Yours sincerely,
Identification –
easy

Correction
moderate

 


moderate

Slang
Identification     Correction
D                       "were unsuitable" or other variations
Identification–
easy

Correction
moderate

Tone
Identification     Correction
E                        Yours sincerely,       or
F                        Chris Marston         or
D                        "were unsuitable" or other variations
Identification
easy

Correction
moderate

Punctuation
Identification      Correction
C                         John's Bakery [apostrophe]
Identification
moderate

Correction
difficult

Contraction
Identification      Correction
A                         I have
Identification–
difficult

Correction –
difficult