Shalini Mathur of Siliguri saw an advertisement in The Telegraph for the post of a receptionist at Hotel Kanchan Residency, Siliguri. Choose the most appropriate subject line for her letter:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Application for the post of a receptionist
Shalini is applying for a job that was advertised. The subject line gives the purpose of a formal letter in a few words. This one names the exact purpose and the exact post.
Why the Other Options are Incorrect?
Option 1: Enquiry about vacancies at Hotel Kanchan Residency — Incorrect. Shalini already knows about the post from the advertisement. She is applying for it.
Option 2: Application for a job — Incorrect. It is too vague. It does not name the post she wants.
Option 3: Wanting receptionist job in your hotel for me — Incorrect. It is not proper English. A subject line should be a short, correct phrase.