Letter

Band 7+: You recently borrowed a book from a friend, but you accidentally damaged it. Write an email to your friend. In your email: explain what happened to the book apologise for the damage say what you will do to fix the problem

See all user-written answers on this topic

Skyrocket your IELTS band score by 1-2 points in under a month with our premium plan!

Note: Both the topic and the answer were created by one of our users.

Dear Raman,

I hope you’re doing well. The first thing I want to say is that I’m sorry for damaging a food recipe book you lent me, especially because I know it meant a lot to you.

Although I took great care of the book, U nfortunately, I was unable to keep it safe, as It was accedentally damaged due to my carelessness. The book, which contains a wide range of indian recipes, was particularly helpful when I was preparing meals for my guests.

Having finished my work in the kitchen, I left the book on the dining table. Regrettably, my cousin spilled water on it, which damaged several pages. I felt really embarrassed, since I know how much this book means to you.

If the stained pages cannot be restored, I will replace it with a new book. I have already searched this book on the website, so that I am ready to place an order, which will be delivered with in week.

Once again, I sincerely apologize for this incidence. I truly hope you can forgive me, and I promise to be more careful in the future.

Yours lovingly,

Amandeep

Word Count: 192

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Check My Answer

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Generate A Sample

Overall Band Score

7.5

(+/- 0.5)

Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
Using more sophisticated words could be beneficial.

Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

which: 3

Try using synonyms for the above words

Task Response

The letter effectively addresses all three required points: it apologizes for the damage, explains how the book was damaged, and clearly states how the book will be fixed or replaced. The tone is appropriate for a friend, and the details are relevant and sufficient. There are minor spelling and grammatical errors (e.g., 'accedentially', 'U nfortunately', 'with in'), but these do not impede understanding. To improve, proofread for such errors and consider slightly more precise language in places.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is well-organized with clear paragraphing: an apology, explanation of the damage, and a plan to replace the book. Cohesive devices like 'Although', 'Having finished', and 'Once again' are used effectively, making the message easy to follow. To achieve a higher band, ensure that all transitions are seamless and that the flow between sentences is even more natural, avoiding minor lapses such as the slightly abrupt shift in the second paragraph.

Lexical Resource

A wide range of vocabulary is used appropriately, with phrases like 'meant a lot to you', 'took great care', and 'sincerely apologize'. There are minor inaccuracies in word choice and spelling (e.g., 'accedentially' instead of 'accidentally', 'incidence' instead of 'incident', 'with in' instead of 'within'). These do not impede communication but slightly reduce the overall sophistication. To improve, proofread for spelling and use more precise terms where possible.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter demonstrates a good range of grammatical structures, including complex sentences and relative clauses. However, there are several errors: 'U nfortunately' (spacing), 'It' capitalized mid-sentence, 'accedentally' (spelling), 'with in' (spacing), and 'incidence' (wrong word). These errors are noticeable but do not cause significant misunderstanding. To reach a higher band, focus on eliminating such mistakes through careful proofreading and ensure consistent accuracy in punctuation and word forms.

Answers On The Same Topic:

See All

Band 7+: You recently borrowed a book from a friend, but you accidentally damaged it. Write an email to your friend. In your email: explain what happened to the book apologise for the damage say what you will do to fix the problem

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Overall Band Score

Task Response

Coherence & Cohesion

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

You recently borrowed a book from a friend, but you accidentally damaged it. Write an email to your friend. In your email: explain what happened to the book apologise for the damage say what you will do to fix the problem

You recently borrowed a book from a friend, but you accidentally damaged it. Write an email to your friend. In your email: explain what happened to the book apologise for the damage say what you will do to fix the problem

You recently borrowed a book from a friend, but you accidentally damaged it. Write an email to your friend. In your email: explain what happened to the book apologise for the damage say what you will do to fix the problem

You recently borrowed a book from a friend, but you accidentally damaged it. Write an email to your friend. In your email: explain what happened to the book apologise for the damage say what you will do to fix the problem

Other Topics:

You were hurt in a minor accident inside a supermarket, and you wish to complain to the supermarket. Write a letter to the manager of the supermarket. In your letter, say who are you give details about the accident suggest how the supermarket could prevent similar accidents

You recently bought a piece of furniture (a dining table) from an online store. When it arrived, you found that it was damaged. Write a letter to the store manager. In your letter: explain what you bought and when it arrived; describe the damage; say what you want them to do about it.

Check Your Answer On This Topic?

Generate A Band-9 Sample Answer?

Overall Band Score

Task Response

Coherence & Cohesion

Lexical Resource

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

Answers On The Same Topic:

Other Topics:

Plans & Pricing

Free

Premium