Use the paragraph to answer the question.

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am applying for the position of summer cashier. I learned about this job from your advertisement in the school paper. I have experience working as a volunteer cashier at my club booth at the 4-H fair. I am friendly, a hard worker, and awesome at customer service. Thank you for your time and attention. I have attached my resume to this email.

Sincerely,

Anthony Jones

Which word should the writer change to maintain the formal tone of the email?

(1 point)
Responses

attention
attention

sincerely
sincerely

awesome
awesome

friendly
friendly
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The writer should change the word "awesome" to maintain the formal tone of the email. "Awesome" is an informal term and may not be appropriate for a job application. A more formal word, such as "excellent" or "exceptional," would be more suitable.

Use the sentence to answer the question.

The mechanic said the car needed some brake things replaced.

Which words can replace the imprecise phrase some brake things with domain-specific language?

(1 point)
Responses

the wheel cylinders
the wheel cylinders

things that stop the car
things that stop the car

some parts that wore out
some parts that wore out

some important parts

The most appropriate replacement for the imprecise phrase "some brake things" with domain-specific language would be "the wheel cylinders." This phrase uses specific terminology related to the brake system, making it clear and precise.

In which situation is it appropriate to write using informal language?(1 point)
Responses

a postcard to a friend
a postcard to a friend

a legal document to present in court
a legal document to present in court

a cover letter for a job application
a cover letter for a job application

a scientific research article

It is appropriate to write using informal language in a postcard to a friend. This context allows for a casual and friendly tone, unlike the other options which require formal language.