Question

Technical Writing: Here are eight parts to a good newsletter announcing that Tessa Heilig has won a cruise to the Caribbean. However, the parts are mixed up. Rewrite the letter, putting the sentences in proper order. Several combinations may be possible.

1. To claim your prize, you must call 1-800-CRUISES before April 18 and provide the operators with proof of identity.
2. You have just won an all-expenses-paid cruise to the Caribbean!
3. Congratulations, Tessa. We look forward to helping you arrange the vacation of your life!
4. Enjoy a variety of on-board recreational activities, delectable meals, and superb entertainment at our expense.
5. Your name, Tessa Heilig, was drawn out of 456,897 entries to be our top-prize winner in the Colombo Publishers Sweepstakes.
6. Colombo has reserved four nights and five days for you and a guest.
7. You must schedule your trip between June 1 and September 21, 20—.
8. Pack your bags, Tessa, and don’t forget the sunscreen!

Answer 1

1. Congratulations, Tessa. We look forward to helping you arrange the vacation of your life!
2. Your name, Tessa Heilig, was drawn out of 456,897 entries to be our top-prize winner in the Colombo Publishers Sweepstakes.
3. You have just won an all-expenses-paid cruise to the Caribbean!
4. Enjoy a variety of on-board recreational activities, delectable meals, and superb entertainment at our expense.
5. Colombo has reserved four nights and five days for you and a guest.
6. You must schedule your trip between June 1 and September 21, 20—.
7. To claim your prize, you must call 1-800-CRUISES before April 18 and provide the operators with proof of identity.
8. Pack your bags, Tessa, and don’t forget the sunscreen!