You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this . Write a letter to the manager . In your letter: •Explain why you take time off work •Give details of the amount of time you need •Suggest how your work covered while you are away

Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing
this
letter to request you for allowing me a long break from my work. It would be really appreciated if you could assist me with
this
. I want to take a vacation from the office because my grandmother is severely ill and I have to go to India to see her soon . I am planning to take the flight tickets for next week . I highly apologize for it but, I have no other choice except to visit my home country . Actually, I decided to spend at least two months with my family because I have a strong connection with my grandmother. I do not want to come back soon until my grandmother gets well soon . So , it could be better if you will allow me a week's break from my job. I know that you will be worried about the work that I do daily . Fortunately, my friend has skills in business and I firmly believe that he will give his best in
this
position . He is intelligent and a smart boy . I would be grateful if you would appoint him soon in my place .If you are interested ,I will send you all his personal details on your contact number . I hope that you would allow some time off and hire my close peer in my position . I am eagerly waiting for your response soon. Yours faithfully Rahul Sharma.
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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

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