Your university lecturer gave you an assignment. You won’t be able to submit your assignment on time. Write to your lecturer asking for an extension. In the letter describe the situation explain why your assignment will be late say when you will be able to hand in your assignment You should write at least 150 words.

Dear Mr Smith I am writing
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letter to inform you that I would not be able to submit my Biology assignment about the lifecycle of plants on the due date.
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, I am apologizing that could not finish my assigned work on time because
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the
last
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week I tested positive for COVID-19.
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, these symptoms started getting worse with the passing of time.
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from
last
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week these symptoms started to vanish and I am recovering at a fast pace.
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, I am trying to catch up with my academic work from all courses that I have missed. I would really appreciate it if you can understand my situation and give me one more week to complete my report work. I am available to interview with you at your earliest convenience Thank you I look forward to hearing from you Best Regards Yours Sincerely Sandeep Kaur

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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite
Topic Vocabulary:
  • assignment extension
  • submission deadline
  • unexpected circumstances
  • unforeseen situation
  • mitigate
  • explain the delay
  • commitment
  • reasonable deadline
  • sincerely apologize
  • inconvenience
  • academic performance
  • due date
  • hand in the assignment
  • extension request
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