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Cover letter's tone and style

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

What word fixes better in a more formal way? I worked on a bunch of projects

a)

tons

b)

a lot

c)

lots

d)

several

2.

Which of these sentences uses contractions and should be revised?

a)

I am excited about the opportunity to work with your team.

b)

I’ve applied my skills to various successful projects.

c)

I would be honored to contribute to your company’s success.

3.

Which of the following is the most appropriate for a cover letter?

a)

I am the best candidate for this job, and you won’t find anyone better than me.

b)


I believe my skills and experience align well with the requirements for this position, and I am eager to contribute to your team.

4.

What is the tone of this sentence?

I know I can handle this job better than anyone else.

a)

Direct and aggressive

b)

Professional and Confident

c)

Humble and Self-Aware

5.

Which of the following is the most appropriate for a cover letter?

a)

I know that...

b)


I can tell that...

c)

I am confident that ...

6.

Now let’s soften 'handle this job' to make it less about personal ability and more about contribution. What is the best option?

a)

I can handle any task at your company

b)

My skills will allow me to make meaningful contributions

c)

I am eager to perform all responsibilities

7.

The phrase 'better than anyone else' sounds over-confident. How can we change it to express a willingness to grow?

a)

I will be better as I continue to work here

b)

I can easily outperform others on the team

c)

I am eager to learn and grow within your organization

8.

Now that we’ve improved the tone and wording, which of the following is the best complete version of the sentence?

a)

I am confident that my skills will allow me to make meaningful contributions, and I am eager to learn and grow within your organization.

b)

I am confident I can handle this job better than anyone, but I’ll still learn on the job.

c)

I know I can handle this job and outperform others, and I will learn fast too.

9.

How can we rephrase 'I am the best at what I do' to sound more collaborative?

a)

I strive to excel and work well with others

b)

I am confident in my abilities and can lead the team

c)

I have a strong track record of success

10.

Which phrase is more suitable for a formal email instead of 'I just wanted to say'?

a)

I would like to express

b)

I just thought I would mention

c)

I wanted to let you know

11.

What is a more humble way to say 'I can achieve great results'?

a)

I hope to contribute positively to the team

b)

I am confident in my ability to deliver

c)

I know I can exceed expectations