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Applying for a job II

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

	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

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