Writing Application Letters

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Which of the following should you consider doing when writing a college admission letter?

• A. Convey why you are interested in the course

• B. Highlight your work experience if you have

• C. Tell about your family’s challenges in life

• D. Reveal your financial capability to enroll

2. This is a letter of introduction attached to a resume to introduce yourself and explain your qualifications to potential employers.

• A. Reference Letter

• B. Resume

• C. Curriculum Vitae

• D. Cover Letter

3. What type of letter discusses the intention of the sender in attending a college program?

• A. Request Letter

• B. Cover Letter

• C. College Admission Letter

• D. Employment Application Letter

4. What should be the proper arrangement of your letter after heading and date?

• A. Body, Inside Address, Salutation, Complimentary Close, Signature

• B. Salutation, Inside Address, Body, Signature, Complimentary Close

• C. Inside Address, Salutation, Body, Complimentary Close, Signature

• D. Salutation, Inside Address, Body, Complimentary Close, Signature

5. The date of a letter is always placed____________.

• A. under the heading

• B. under the signature

• C. under the salutation

• D. under the inside address

6. Which information should you NOT include in your cover letter?

• A. Intent on the position you are applying for

• B. Company’s background and history

• C. Your educational background

• D. Your internship or work experience

7. When you do not know the name of the person you are writing to, it is BEST to begin your salutation with ____________.

• A. Hi:

• B. Dear Mr:

• C. Dear Sir/Madam:

• D. Ladies and Gentlemen:

8. When do you need to send a cover letter?

• A. Every time you send a resume for application

• B. When the employer requests for it

• C. After being hired by the employer

• D. Before signing your contract

9. How many page/s should you normally allot for your application letter?

• A. One page

• B. Two pages

• C. Three pages

• D. Four or more pages

10. In writing an application letter, the most applicable complimentary close is__________ .

• A. Truly yours,

• B. Cordially yours,

• C. Lots of Love,

• D. Best Regards,