Using Precise Language Quick Check

Question

3 of 53 of 5 Items

Question
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

friendly
friendly

attention
attention

awesome
awesome

sincerely

Answer 1

The word "awesome" should be changed to maintain the formal tone of the email.

Answer 2

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

some important parts
some important parts

things that stop the car
things that stop the car

some parts that wore out

Answer 3

The phrase "some parts that wore out" can replace the imprecise phrase "some brake things" with domain-specific language.

Answer 4

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

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

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

a postcard to a friend
a postcard to a friend

a scientific research article

Answer 5

The situation in which it is appropriate to write using informal language is when writing a postcard to a friend.