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Band 7+: Write a letter to your boss apologising for the recent meeting you missed at work. 1-Apologise for missing the meeting. 2-Explain what happened. 3-Say what you will do to compensate.

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Dear Dr. Basheer Ahmad,

I am writing earnestly to apologize for not being a part of the crucial meeting recently held at the Additional director livestock office on 21 June 2026.

I came to know that an important meeting regarding the availability of ultrasonography for small and large animals throughout the Province has been held on Saturday, 21st of June. Although I am completely aware of the importance of this meeting. However, It was unfortunately impossible for me to attend this vital official gathering of professionals at the livestock Complex, Jhelum.

As a matter of fact, I was on a formal leave to attend the funeral of my close relative. Therefore, I have to prioritize the funeral over meeting to show respect to the family of deceased.

Moreover, I have gone through all the minutes of meeting to know about the agenda of the meeting, and hence I will also try my level best to collect the necessary information required for this project at earliest.

I am looking forward to you to accomodate my absence, and I will be very obliged for this act of kindness.

Yours sincerely,

Mohsin iqbal

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Vocabulary Complexity:
C1 - Intricate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

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meeting: 6

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Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three required points: apologizing for missing the meeting, explaining the reason (attending a funeral), and stating a future goal (to gather necessary information and stay informed). The tone is polite and professional, and the structure is clear. Minor lapses include a slightly informal phrase ('I am looking forward to you to accommodate') and a few grammatical/word-choice issues (e.g., 'accomodate' should be 'accommodate', 'I will be very obliged' is a bit awkward). To improve, ensure all sentences are grammatically precise and consider a more natural closing. Overall, the task is well handled.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is logically organized and the message is generally clear. However, there are some minor lapses in cohesion, such as the abrupt transition from the apology to the reason for absence, and the use of 'However' after a full stop which breaks the flow. The paragraphing is adequate but could be improved by more clearly separating the apology, the reason, and the future actions. Overall, the letter is easy to follow with minimal effort.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is appropriate and shows a good range, with words like 'earnestly', 'crucial', 'vital', and 'prioritize'. However, there are some awkward phrasings and minor inaccuracies, such as 'I am looking forward to you to accomodate my absence' and 'I will be very obliged for this act of kindness'. The tone is formal and suitable for the context, but more natural and sophisticated expressions could enhance the overall quality.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

There are several grammatical errors and punctuation issues that affect clarity. For example, 'Although I am completely aware... However, It was unfortunately impossible' is a run-on and incorrectly uses 'However' after a period. Also, 'I have to prioritize the funeral over meeting' should be 'over the meeting', and 'at earliest' should be 'at the earliest'. The range of structures is limited, and while some complex sentences are attempted, they are not always accurate. Improving grammatical accuracy and sentence structure will significantly enhance the letter.

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