Assignment 9


Part 1: Bring to class a copy of a business letter addressed to you or a friend. We will compare letters and select the most and least effective.

Part 2: Most of the following sentences need to be overhauled before being included in a letter. Identify the weakness in each statement, and revise as needed.

  1. Pursuant to your ad, I am writing to apply for the internship.
  2. I need all the information you have about methane-powered engines.
  3. You idiots have sent me the wrong disk drive!
  4. It is imperative that you let me know of your decision by January 15.
  5. You are bound to be impressed by my credentials.
  6. I could do wonders for your company.
  7. I humbly request your kind consideration of my application for the position of junior engineer.
  8. If you are looking for a winner, your search is over!
  9. I have become cognizant of your experiments and wish to illicit your advice concerning the aforementioned procedural application.
  10. You will find the following instructions easy enough for an ape to follow.
  11. I would really love to work for your wonderful company.
  12. As per your request, I am sending you the schematics.
  13. I am in hopes that you will call soon.
  14. We beg to differ with your interpretation of this lease clause.
  15. I am impressed by the high salaries paid by your company.


ENC 2210 | Note | Assignment 10



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