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Band 6+: you had just missed a friend's party,write a letter to apologise. apologise to your friend explain why you couldn't attend the party tell her what steps you will take to avoid missing it in the future.

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Dear friend,

I hope this letter find you in high spirits! My apologies for not being able to attend your party, but I am making it up via this letter; atleast I hope so.

As we our friends since last 10 years and you consider me as your one of the closest friend; I still couldn’t be able to make it to your party. I am extremely sorry!

Actually, on that day, my mother fell from the stairs and got a serious injury. She was in terrible pain at that moment. I immediatly rushed her to the hospital. Thankfully! we reached hospital on time and doctors saved her leg. That’s the reason I didn’t left my mother at home by her own and stayed with her because she really needed my support both physically and mentally. Unfortunately, I couln’t even texted you at that time as I don’t want to ruin your excitement.

So, in order to apologise for not being there at your party and to uplift your mood, I have found a fantastic place for a dinner; I am inviting you and your family to join me over there. It’s just 10 minutes away from my place. Catch you there at 8:00 P.M. I hope this gesture from my side will compensate for my absence.

Eagerly waiting for your reply,

Your friend

Lucy

Word Count: 225

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Overall Band Score

6.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
A2 - Upper Beginner
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

party: 3

there: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all requirements of the task. The apology is clear, the reason for absence is well-explained, and a suitable plan to compensate is offered. The tone is consistently friendly and sincere. Occasional omissions or lapses are acceptable.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the opening and transitions between ideas could be smoother. The paragraphing is adequate, but consider using shorter paragraphs to improve readability. For example, the second paragraph could be split into two to separate the apology from the explanation. Also, avoid conversational fillers such as 'atleast I hope so'.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is generally appropriate, but there are opportunities to use more varied and precise language. For instance, instead of 'find you in high spirits,' you could use 'find you well.' Also, avoid informal expressions like 'Catch you there.' Focus on using more formal and sophisticated vocabulary to enhance the letter's impact. Boost vocabulary complexity to elevate the overall score.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. For example, 'As we our friends since last 10 years' is grammatically incorrect and should be revised. Similarly, 'I still couldn't be able to make it' is redundant. Pay closer attention to sentence structure, verb tense consistency, and correct use of articles and prepositions. Proofreading carefully will help improve grammatical accuracy.

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