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Read the following passage, which contains a shift in tone:

I am writing to request a letter of recommendation for an academic scholarship I am currently applying for. As my ex-boss, you're in the perfect spot to talk about how skilled and responsible I am, and it would be awesome if you could fire off a note backing me for this scholarship.


Which of the following revisions best corrects the shift in tone and maintains a formal style throughout?

A.
I am writing to request a letter of recommendation for an academic scholarship I am currently applying for. As my ex-boss, you're in a unique position to speak to my mad skills and responsibility level, and I would be very grateful if you could write a short letter endorsing me for this scholarship.

B.
I am writing to get you to throw together a recommendation for an academic scholarship that looks pretty sweet. As my former employer, you're in a unique position to speak to my skills and responsibility level, and I would be very grateful if you could write a short letter endorsing me for this scholarship.

C.
I am writing to request a letter of recommendation for an academic scholarship I am currently applying for. As my former employer, you'd be awesome at talking about how skilled and responsible I can be, and it would be aces if you could endorse me for this important scholarship.

D.
I am writing to request a letter of recommendation for an academic scholarship I am currently applying for. As my former employer, you're in a unique position to speak to my skills and responsibility level, and I would be very grateful if you could write a short letter endorsing me for this scholarship.

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Your answer would actually end up being D
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