You said you would attend your best friend's birthday party, but you did not go. Write a letter to your friend. In the letter apologise for not going explain why you were not there, say how you will make up for it.

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Dear Sarah, Sorry, it’s taken me so long to write to you but at

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I put pen to paper to

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you why I couldn’t attend your birthday party

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month. To be honest, I was feeling so guilty that I couldn’t gather

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to explain to you

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and ended up delaying it. I totally understand how it was inevitable for you to share

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wonderful occasion of your life without me. What happened was, I was studying for my exams that day. I know what you are thinking that I shouldn’t have promised to be available that day as you were already planning on adjusting the date especially for me. I must own up; I wasn’t able to complete my course as quickly as I had imagined. I am so very sorry for the disappointment I caused you. How about we take a road trip

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weekend? Don’t worry about the expenses, it would be all on me

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time as a gesture of making up for my mistake. I know

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resort in Manesar that has the same outdoor activities that you love. I would love for you to come with me and let me make up for the lost precious moments. Again, I am so sorry for the delay in telling you. I hope you can forgive me. With Love, Shilpi

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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
5Grammar mistakes
 

8 paragraphs

227 words

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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 4.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 5.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 5.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 5.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

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