Pooja saw an advertisement in The Hindu dated 12 August for the post of a computer teacher at Little Flower School, Chennai. Choose the most suitable opening line for her letter of application:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → With reference to your advertisement in The Hindu dated 12 August, I wish to apply for the post of a computer teacher in your school.
The opening line of a job application says where the writer saw the advertisement. It also names the post the writer is applying for. This line gives both facts.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 2: I am writing to complain that your school has not replied to my earlier letter. — Incorrect. It is a line from a complaint letter, not from a job application.
Option 3: Hope you are doing well and enjoying the rains. — Incorrect. It is a friendly line for a letter to a friend or relative.
Option 4: I need this job badly, so please give it to me. — Incorrect. It begs for the job. A formal letter does not plead like this.