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Christine Christie Posted 7 years ago
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1. If you are replying to an advertisement, is it correct to say:


"Recently, I learned from the 'Washinghton Post' newspaper of a placement as a secretary."




2. And in reply letters (or even in any letters), is it common for people to say:


"For those EFFECTS, I hereby submit my c.v."

  

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Christine Christie 1. " It's not really very idiomatic. More likely: I recently saw an advertisement for a secretary in the Washington Post.

  • Christine Christie 1.
  • " It's not really very idiomatic.
  • More likely: I recently saw an advertisement for a secretary in the Washington Post.
  • Christine Christie 2.
  • " No.
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Christine Christie1. If you are replying to an advertisement, is it correct to say:
"Recently, I learned from the 'Washinghton Post' newspaper of a placement as a secretary."

It's not really very idiomatic. More likely:

I recently saw an advertisement for a secretary in the Washington Post.

Christine Christie2.
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1. If you are replying to an advertisement, is it correct to say:


"Recently, I learned from the 'Washington Post' newspaper of a placement as a secretary." Be more direct. Say that you are applying for the position of secretary that was advertised in the Washington Post yesterday.



2. And in reply letters (or even in any letters), is it common for people to sa

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