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Verb - noun collocations re: the working world
Rewrite the sentence: negative infinitives, gerunds and questions."
Cover letters 101
Determiners / Quantifiers
100

The boys are now back at school studying for their A levels.

Correct
100

With enough hard work, anyone can "get past a difficult obstacles in their path."

With enough hard work, anyone can "overcome a setback."

100

Don't getting nervous before an exam is difficult."

Not getting nervous before an exam is difficult.

100

Where should this part of a cover letter go?

"the person is writing and which internship the person is applying for?"

1. The first/opening paragraph?

2. The second paragraph?

3. The third paragraph?

4. The fourth paragraph?

5. The fifth  / closing paragraph?

The opening / first paragraph. You should identify yourself and the position in which you are applying for first and foremost.

100

Life is surprising -- _____ day is different.

every 

200

Samantha Smith served apprenticeship in Top Sport, company that makes sport equipment. 

Samantha Smith served AN apprenticeship in Top Sport, A company that makes sport equipment.

200

She's got a fiery personality, so she's never afraid to "state her opinions without fear of judgment"

She's got a fiery personality, so she's never afraid to "speak her mind / voice her opinions."

200

I recommend don't spending all night studying for an exam."

I recommend not spending all night studying for an exam."

200

Where should you put.... 

"the basic information about the applicant and why they are applying for the internship?"

1. The first / opening paragraph

2. The second paragraph.

3. The third paragraph.

4. the fourth paragraph.

5. the fifth / closing paragraph. 

The second paragraph. Once you've stated your name and desired position, you should list some information about yourself and why you were drawn to the oppertunity. 

200
Money, riches, fame. _______ of them interest me. I just want to be happy. 

None

300

Her boss says, 'Sarah has done more for company in her two years here than many people do in lifetime."

Her boss says, 'Sarah has done more for THE company in her two years here than many people do in A lifetime."

300

Even after three weeks living in the new area, she had managed to "become familiar and confident in a new situation."

Even after three weeks living in the new area, she had managed to "find her feet."

300

I think that not reading the instructions carefully is why some students fail."

Correct.

300

When should you ... "give information so that the company can continue further with the application?"

1. The first / opening paragraph

2. The second paragraph.

3. The third paragraph.

4. the fourth paragraph.

5. the fifth / closing paragraph.

The last / closing paragraph. The last words of the cover letter should be contact information so that the company can easily follow up with you. 

300

Who's eaten my cake? ______ of it has gone!

All 

400

Sarah really enjoyed practical aspect of her apprenticeship.

Sarah really enjoyed THE practical aspect of her apprenticeship. 

400

In order to make the right decision, you should.. "make a list of both the positive and negative aspects."

In order to make the right decision, you should.."weigh (up) the pros and cons"

400

You should be careful never arriving late for exams.

You should be careful never to arrive late for exams. 

400

Where should you put...

"information about the applicant's character?"

1. The first / opening paragraph

2. The second paragraph.

3. The third paragraph.

4. the fourth paragraph.

5. the fifth / closing paragraph.

The fourth paragraph. Once you've introduced yourself, the reason for your application, and your relative skills, it's a nice place to mention your "soft skills". 

400

There is _____ doubt he is wrong."

There is NO doubt he is wrong. 

500

'I think it's great when students can do something they enjoy, get useful qualification and earn money all at the same time!"

'I think it's great when students can do something they enjoy, get A useful qualification and earn money all at the same time!"

500

they have taught her.... "methods that help do a job better or faster"

they have taught her, "TRICKS OF THE TRADE."

500

It's a good idea to not waste time in an exam."

It's a good idea not to waste time in an exam."

500

When should you .... "state the applicant's relevant experience and/or skills?"

1. The first / opening paragraph

2. The second paragraph.

3. The third paragraph.

4. the fourth paragraph.

5. the fifth / closing paragraph.

The third paragraph. 

Once you've introduced yourself and the reason for applying to the position, it's a natural place to follow up with WHY you're fit for the position itself. (re: experiences and professional skills)

500

Each of these students _____ found a job. 

has

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