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Band 5+: You recently borrowed a book from a friend, and unfortunately, you lost it. Write a letter to your friend. You should include: -an apology for losing the book -details about how you lost it -an offer to replace it or compensate them

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Dear Muskan ,

I hope this letter finds you in the pink of health. I am writing this letter to inform you about the book which you gave me few days back .

With a feeling of deep regret, I want to tell you that last Sunday, while I was commuting towards my science coaching by taxi last monday ,I accidentally forget that Microbiology book in the taxi only though I tried to contact with the driver muitiple time but unfortunately nothing worked

Although i wanted to inform you earlier about this incidenr but i was extremely busy with my semester exams that i got no time to write a letter to you .

Fortunately ,I found the same edition book on amazon.com so i have already placed an order and it will be soon delivered to you within this week

I hope you will accept my apology. looking forward to meet you soon

Best wishes,

simran

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Vocabulary Complexity:
B1 - Intermediate
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Grammar Mistakes: N/A

Vocabulary Repetition:

letter: 3

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Task Response

The letter appropriately addresses all parts of the task, providing a clear explanation of how the book was lost, the reason for the delay in informing the friend, and the proposed compensation. The tone is suitable, and the letter is well-organized. To further enhance the response, consider proofreading for minor grammatical errors and varying sentence structure for a more sophisticated writing style.

Coherence & Cohesion

The letter is generally coherent, but the flow is disrupted by some grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. Paragraphing is adequate, but could be improved to enhance readability. For example, the sentence about losing the book is quite long and could be broken down for clarity. Consider using more varied cohesive devices to link ideas smoothly.

Lexical Resource

The vocabulary is adequate for the task, but there's room for improvement. Using more precise and varied vocabulary could enhance the letter. For instance, instead of 'gave me few days back,' you could say 'lent me recently.' Also, avoid informal expressions like 'in the pink of health' in a letter of apology.

Grammatical Range & Accuracy

The letter contains several grammatical errors that affect clarity. There are issues with tense consistency (e.g., 'last Sunday' and 'last monday'), incorrect word usage ('forget' instead of 'forgot'), and sentence structure. Pay close attention to verb tenses, prepositions, and article usage. Proofreading carefully before submitting would help catch these errors.

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