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Jigneshbharati Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
Grammar used in the CV
An ambitious school leaver with eight strong GCSE passes and a commitment to pursuing a career in retail. Completed an enjoyable period of work experience at John Lewis, demonstrating a natural aptitude for interacting with customers and providing service with a smile. Played a key role in the school’s successful netball and hockey teams. Keen to secure an entry-level role with a fashion retailer, which will provide opportunities for further development and progression.
https://www.cv-library.co.uk/career-advice/cv/5-winning-personal-profile-examples-cv/
Please explain the use of the following:
Completed, played- the simple tense without the subject
Demonstrating, providing- are they participle without the subject?
And keen- simple present
I understand the meaning of all words but want to learn and write my own using sentence variety.
https://www.cv-library.co.uk/career-advice/cv/5-winning-personal-profile-examples-cv/
Please explain the use of the following:
Completed, played- the simple tense without the subject
Demonstrating, providing- are they participle without the subject?
And keen- simple present
I understand the meaning of all words but want to learn and write my own using sentence variety.
Top answer
These are not grammatically full sentences. It is a kind of abbreviated style that is typically used, for example, for notes or bullet points. In my opinion it is debatable whether it is entirely appropriate for this kind of flowing text.
- These are not grammatically full sentences.
- It is a kind of abbreviated style that is typically used, for example, for notes or bullet points.
- In my opinion it is debatable whether it is entirely appropriate for this kind of flowing text.
- Opinions may vary.
- As you say, "completed" and "played" are lacking their subjects.
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These are not grammatically full sentences. It is a kind of abbreviated style that is typically used, for example, for notes or bullet points. In my opinion it is debatable whether it is entirely appropriate for this kind of flowing text. Opinions may vary.
As you say, "completed" and "played" are lacking their subjects. The first and last sentences are lacking both subject and main verb
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