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Band 9: 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

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Apology for Damaged the book

Dear Dhanush G,

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to sincerely apologize for damaging the book I borrowed from you.

Unfortunately, while I was reading it at a cafe, I accidentally knocked over my cup of coffee, and some of it spilled onto the book. I quickly wiped it dry, and at first it seemed fine. However, after the pages dried completely, they became wrinkled and slightly stained. Since the damage was not immediately visible, I did not realize how badly the book had been affected until later.

I feel terrible about what happened because I know the book is valuable to you. To make amends, I would like to replace it with a new copy. If the book is no longer available, I will gladly reimburse you or find another solution that you are happy with.

Please accept my sincere apologies for my carelessness. Thank you for your understanding.

Kind regards,

Karthikeyan M

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B2 - Upper Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:
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Task Response

The letter fully addresses all three bullet points in the task: it clearly explains how the damage occurred (coffee spill at a cafe), why it wasn't noticed immediately (damage became apparent only after pages dried), and what the writer intends to do to make amends (replace the book or reimburse). The tone is polite and apologetic, and the structure is logical and complete. No improvements are needed for task response.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is exceptionally well-organized and easy to follow. The message flows logically from the apology to the explanation of the damage, the reason for the delay in noticing it, and the proposed amends. Paragraphing is skillfully managed, with each paragraph focusing on a distinct aspect of the situation. Cohesive devices are used naturally and effectively, making the letter coherent without drawing attention to itself.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary used is precise, natural, and sophisticated. Words and phrases such as 'sincerely apologize,' 'accidentally knocked over,' 'wrinkled and slightly stained,' 'reimburse you,' and 'find another solution' demonstrate a wide range of lexical items used accurately and appropriately. The tone is polite and professional, perfectly suited for the context of an apology letter to a colleague.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter displays a wide range of grammatical structures with full flexibility and control. Sentences are varied in length and complexity, including compound and complex structures (e.g., 'While I was reading it at a cafe, I accidentally knocked over my cup of coffee...'). Punctuation and grammar are used correctly throughout, with no errors or awkward phrasing. The grammar checker confirms virtually no issues, reflecting excellent accuracy.

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