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