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Which of the following sentences is most appropriate in a formal letter of application?

AI wanna work for your company because it's really cool.
BI wish to apply for the position of Accounts Officer advertised in The Guardian of 3 September.CORRECT
CHey there, I saw your job ad and I'm totally interested.
DGive me the job and you won't regret it, trust me.
AI
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
Formal register avoids contractions, slang and casual greetings, states the purpose directly and gives precise details such as the post and the source of the advertisement. The other sentences use slang ('wanna', 'cool', 'totally'), informal address ('Hey there') or a demanding tone unsuited to an application.
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