Describe vs. mention?

[artic]

Test No. incompl/inter-16 "Letter Writing", question 1

I think it would be a good idea to ......... in your letter that you have worked in that type of business previously.

(a) describe
(b) mention
(c) show
(d) demonstrate

Test No. incompl/inter-16 "Letter Writing", answer 1

I think it would be a good idea to mention in your letter that you have worked in that type of business previously.

Correct answer: (b) mention

Your answer was: incorrect
I think it would be a good idea to show in your letter that you have worked in that type of business previously.
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Why word "describe" doesn't fit in here?

[Alan]

Mention means say here. Describe would need an object.
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[Silvio2]

Why not mention?

[Beeesneees]

You seem to be confused, Silvio. 'Mention' is the correct answer.
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[Alan]

Hi Silvio,

'Mention in your letter' means that you should put in the comment in the letter or simply say in the letter that you have worked in that type of buisnees previously.

Alan
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