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Standard IX
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A friend is a...
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A friend is applying for a job and has sent you a draft of the application letter. It is slightly informal and needs a few changes to make it formal. Identify the necessary changes that will make the letter more formal.
Dear Mr. Jefferson,
I would like to apply for the position of .... at your institution. I know I have the necessary skills and prerequisites for this position. I hope to see you soon.
Yours sincerely,
Henry Miles

A
like - love
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know - strongly believe
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hope to see you soon - look forward to meeting you
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D
Yours sincerely - Yours cordially
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Solution

The correct options are
B know - strongly believe
D hope to see you soon - look forward to meeting you
The correct changes are Options B and C. The language in a formal letter needs to be professional and polite. So, 'know' replaced by 'strongly believe' and 'hope to see you soon' replaced by 'look forward to meeting you' makes the letter appropriately formal. Options A and D are incorrect as these changes would make the letter more informal and less of a formal letter.

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