Using Precise Language Quick Check
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Question
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
Dear Hiring Manager,
I am applying for the position of summer cashier. I learned about this job from your advertisement in the school paper. I have experience working as a volunteer cashier at my club booth at the 4-H fair. I am friendly, a hard worker, and awesome at customer service. Thank you for your time and attention. I have attached my resume to this email.
Sincerely,
Anthony Jones
Which word should the writer change to maintain the formal tone of the email?
(1 point)
Responses
friendly
friendly
sincerely
sincerely
awesome
awesome
attention
To answer this question, the writer should change the word "awesome" to maintain the formal tone of the email.
To arrive at this answer, the writer can carefully analyze the paragraph to determine which word does not fit the formal tone. The paragraph is written in a professional manner, with the writer expressing their interest in the position, mentioning their relevant experience, and thanking the hiring manager for their time and attention. However, the word "awesome" is more informal and colloquial, and it does not align with the formal tone expected in a professional email. Therefore, the writer should change this word to maintain the formal tone.