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The sentences below are expressed in an informal way, choose the most suitable expression A or B, which means the same as the one given but in a very formal way.

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0. I want to work in your company:
A: I wish I were in your company
B. I would like to apply for a position at your company.

Right answer B

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Use of formal languageOnline version The sentences below are expressed in an informal way, choose the most suitable expression A or B, which means the same as the one given but in a very formal way. Example: 0. I want to work in your company: A: I wish I were in your company B. I would like to apply for a position at your company. Right answer B by Célula de Desarrollo Dirección General de Desarrollo Académico e Innovación Educativa 1 1. I suggest Richard Smith for the employment a A) I highly recommend Richard Smith as a candidate for employment. b B) Richard is a good candidate for the job. 2 2. Albert Smith worked in this company for 3 years. a Albert is an employee since three years ago. b Albert was employed by this company from 2002 – 2005. 3 3. He is very talkative and friendly. a A) He likes to talk a lot . b B) He has excellent communication skills and he is friendly. 4 4. You can call me at 555 456 243. a You can reach me at (919) 233-1552. b Call me later at 919 233-1552. 5 5. My good drawing skills will be of great help for your company a My excellent drawing skills, as described in the enclosed resume, are well suited to your company. b I draw very well and this can be of great help in your company. 6 6. If you have more questions about his skills, you can call me. a In case you have a lot of questions about me, call me, please. b If you have any further questions with regard to his background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me. 7 7. I can meet you whenever you want. a If you want to know more about me, we can meet whenever you want. b I will be happy to meet with you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience match your needs. 8 8. Charles was in charge of the office tasks, for example he made letters, appointments, he designed some brochures and other office documents. a Charles was responsible for office support for example including word processing, scheduling appointments and creating brochures, newsletters, and other office literature. b Charles typed letters, made business appointments and he liked to draw brochures. 9 9. I took a lot of courses and also I worked as a computer assistant at the company. a I have studied a lot of courses and I have been a computer assistant. b In addition to having taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer assistant at the company.

Use of formal languageOnline version

The sentences below are expressed in an informal way, choose the most suitable expression A or B, which means the same as the one given but in a very formal way. Example: 0. I want to work in your company: A: I wish I were in your company B. I would like to apply for a position at your company. Right answer B

by Célula de Desarrollo Dirección General de Desarrollo Académico e Innovación Educativa

1. I suggest Richard Smith for the employment

A) I highly recommend Richard Smith as a candidate for employment.

B) Richard is a good candidate for the job.

2. Albert Smith worked in this company for 3 years.

Albert is an employee since three years ago.

Albert was employed by this company from 2002 – 2005.

3. He is very talkative and friendly.

A) He likes to talk a lot .

B) He has excellent communication skills and he is friendly.

4. You can call me at 555 456 243.

You can reach me at (919) 233-1552.

Call me later at 919 233-1552.

5. My good drawing skills will be of great help for your company

My excellent drawing skills, as described in the enclosed resume, are well suited to your company.

I draw very well and this can be of great help in your company.

6. If you have more questions about his skills, you can call me.

In case you have a lot of questions about me, call me, please.

If you have any further questions with regard to his background or qualifications, please do not hesitate to call me.

7. I can meet you whenever you want.

If you want to know more about me, we can meet whenever you want.

I will be happy to meet with you at your convenience and discuss how my education and experience match your needs.

8. Charles was in charge of the office tasks, for example he made letters, appointments, he designed some brochures and other office documents.

Charles was responsible for office support for example including word processing, scheduling appointments and creating brochures, newsletters, and other office literature.

Charles typed letters, made business appointments and he liked to draw brochures.

9. I took a lot of courses and also I worked as a computer assistant at the company.

I have studied a lot of courses and I have been a computer assistant.

In addition to having taken a broad range of courses, I served as a computer assistant at the company.

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Use of formal languageOnline version

by Célula de Desarrollo Dirección General de Desarrollo Académico e Innovación Educativa

1. I suggest Richard Smith for the employment

2. Albert Smith worked in this company for 3 years.

3. He is very talkative and friendly.

4. You can call me at 555 456 243.

5. My good drawing skills will be of great help for your company

6. If you have more questions about his skills, you can call me.

7. I can meet you whenever you want.

8. Charles was in charge of the office tasks, for example he made letters, appointments, he designed some brochures and other office documents.

9. I took a lot of courses and also I worked as a computer assistant at the company.

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