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Task-1
Let's Learn from Others' Mistakes
Common Errors
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Source: Ms Shalini Rana 27-07-24 MT 1
Original Text
I am writing this letter to apply for a job in your post office, as I have seen advertisement in news paper regarding a delivery master post.
Corrected
Errors:
"have seen advertisement" should be "have seen an advertisement."
"news paper" should be "newspaper."
"a delivery master post" should be "the delivery master position."
Corrected version:
I am writing this letter to apply for a job in your post office, as I have seen an advertisement in the newspaper regarding the delivery master position.
Improved
Improved version:
I am writing to apply for the delivery master position at your post office, as advertised in the newspaper.
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Original Text
My name is Shalini and I have completed my graduation in technology last month.
Corrected
Errors:
"graduation in technology" should be "degree in technology."
"last month" is not necessary as it is understood.
Corrected version:
My name is Shalini, and I have completed my degree in technology.
Improved
Improved version:
My name is Shalini, and I have recently graduated with a degree in technology.
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Original Text
Moreover, I am familiar with local area, and local language, which will help to communicate with native people.
Corrected
Errors:
"local area" should be "the local area."
"local language" should be "the local language."
"help to communicate" should be "help me communicate."
"native people" can be better phrased.
Corrected version:
Moreover, I am familiar with the local area and the local language, which will help me communicate with the residents.
Improved
Improved version:
Furthermore, I am well-acquainted with the local area and fluent in the local language, facilitating effective communication with the community.
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Original Text
Furthermore, I am well-interested in courier work as in my school days I also worked with blue dart Company, there I was engaged in picking up and delivering courier to customers and labelling job.
Corrected
Errors:
"well-interested" should be "very interested."
"blue dart Company" should be "Blue Dart company."
"there I was engaged" should be "where I was engaged."
"delivering courier" should be "delivering couriers."
"labelling job" is unclear and needs rephrasing.
Corrected version:
Furthermore, I am very interested in courier work as, during my school days, I worked with Blue Dart company, where I was engaged in picking up and delivering couriers and handling labeling tasks.
Improved
Improved version:
Additionally, I have a strong interest in courier work, having previously worked with Blue Dart during my school days, where I handled picking up and delivering packages as well as labeling tasks.
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Original Text
I also wants to start my own courier company in future, so this job will helps me a lot, apart from this, I have some financial issues too, so the money which I will earn help me in fullfilling my basic needs.
Corrected
Errors:
"wants" should be "want."
"in future" should be "in the future."
"helps" should be "help."
"fullfilling" should be "fulfill."
Corrected version:
I also want to start my own courier company in the future, so this job will help me a lot. Apart from this, I have some financial issues too, so the money I earn will help me fulfill my basic needs.
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Improved version:
I aspire to start my own courier company in the future, and this job will provide valuable experience. Additionally, the income will assist in addressing my financial needs.
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Original Text
Hoping to get some positive response.
Corrected
Errors:
"Hoping" should be "I hope."
"some positive response" should be "a positive response."
Corrected version:
I hope to get a positive response.
Improved
Improved version:
I look forward to your positive response.
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Original Text
Your’s faithfully
Shalini Rana
Corrected
Errors:
"Your’s" should be "Yours."
The closing should be aligned properly.
Corrected version:
Yours faithfully,
Shalini Rana
Improved Letter
To,
The Manager,
Respected Sir,
I am writing to apply for the delivery master position at your post office, as advertised in the newspaper.
My name is Shalini, and I recently graduated with a degree in technology. Furthermore, I am well-acquainted with the local area and fluent in the local language, facilitating effective communication with the community. Additionally, I have a strong interest in courier work, having previously worked with Blue Dart during my school days, where I handled picking up and delivering packages as well as labeling tasks.
I aspire to start my own courier company in the future, and this job will provide valuable experience. Additionally, the income will assist in addressing my financial needs.
I look forward to your positive response.
Yours faithfully,
Shalini Rana