Letter

Band 7+: • the purpose of the email • the reason for the delay • provide the solution to this situation (how can you fix it) 1. vocabulary complexity (level A1-C2) 2. grammar/style mistakes 3. vocabulary repetition 4. how much does it address the task, the format 5. coherence and cohesion of the text 6. appropriate lexical use (adequacy of used language in relation to the task)

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Dear sir,

I am writing to apologize for the delay in submitting the documents that you requested and to explain the reason for it.

Un fortunately, I was unable to send the documents on time because i was waiting for an important certificate from my previous institution. Although I had requested it several days ago, there was an unexpected delay in processing my application. As a result, I could not complete the required documents by the agreed deadline.

To resolve this issue, I have contacted the institution again and requested them to issue the certificate as soon as possible. In the meantime, I can send you all the other documents toady and forward the remaining certificate immediately after I receive it. I hope this solution will allow the process to continue without further delay.

I sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding.

Yours faithfully,

Kajal

Word Count: 150

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Overall Band Score

7.5

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C2 - Complex
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

documents: 4

requested: 3

certificate: 3

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three required points: the purpose (apology for delay), the reason (waiting for a certificate), and a solution (sending other documents now and forwarding the certificate later). The format is appropriate for a formal letter, with a clear salutation, body, and closing. The tone is polite and professional. There are minor lapses: a typo ('toady' for 'today'), a missing capital 'I' in 'i was waiting', and a slight awkwardness in 'requested them to issue' (better: 'requested that they issue'). Vocabulary is adequate but not highly sophisticated; some repetition of 'documents' and 'certificate' occurs. Coherence is strong, with logical progression from apology to explanation to solution. To improve, proofread for typos and vary word choice slightly.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized and easy to follow. The purpose is clearly stated in the opening, the reason for the delay is explained logically, and a solution is provided. Paragraphing is appropriate, and cohesive devices (e.g., 'Although', 'As a result', 'In the meantime') are used effectively. Minor improvements could include linking the solution more explicitly to the recipient's perspective, but overall the flow is smooth.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is appropriate for the task and generally accurate. There is some repetition of words like 'documents' and 'certificate', but this is natural given the context. The letter uses formal expressions such as 'I am writing to apologize' and 'I sincerely apologize', which are suitable. To enhance lexical range, consider using synonyms like 'paperwork' or 'files' for 'documents' and 'forward' or 'transmit' for 'send'. Overall, the lexical control is good but not highly sophisticated. Pay attention to vocabulary repetition to improve the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The grammar is largely accurate with only minor errors. There is a typo: 'toady' should be 'today'. Also, 'i' should be capitalized in 'i was waiting'. The sentence structures are varied and include complex forms (e.g., 'Although I had requested...', 'As a result, I could not...'). Punctuation is used correctly. These minor issues do not impede understanding, and the overall grammatical control is strong.

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