You recently stayed at your friend’s place, to look after the house while he/she is away. You accidentally damaged something in his/her house. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, you should: describe what the accident was explain when it happened suggest how the damage can be fixed.

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Dear Valeria, How are you? I hope you are doing well and having a great time away. Yesterday a small incident happened - I accidentally dropped your favourite flower vase and your special highlighter fell with it. So everything happened that I came to see if the apartment
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okay and I did not turn on the light in your room, being in the dark I hit the table - causing the accident that happened. I feel terrible about it and want to make amends. I apologize profusely for what happened, as an apology I would like to make it up to you by replacing both the vase and the highlighter . If you let me know where you bought them , I can either order a replacement or reimburse you,whichever you prefer. I’m really sorry for the mishap. Please let me know how can I make it right. Love and respect ,
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coherence
In the sentence 'I did not turn on the light in your room, being in the dark I hit the table - causing the accident that happened,' consider breaking it into two sentences for better clarity. For example: 'I did not turn on the light in your room. Being in the dark, I hit the table - causing the accident that happened.'
coherence
There is a minor grammar issue in 'Please let me know how can I make it right.' It should be 'Please let me know how I can make it right.'
task achievement
You provided a clear description of the accident and explained when and how it happened in a detailed and concise manner.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is very suitable for writing to a friend, demonstrating politeness and concern.

The Closing

The style of the letter determine how you have to close it.

Check out the suggested closing sentences for each type of letter in the General IELTS Test. The closing sentence should be the last sentence of your letter.

Formal style (To someone you have not met, whose name you don’t know)

  • Yours faithfully,

Semi-formal (To someone you may or may not have met, whose last name you know)

  • Yours sincerely,

Informal (To someone you know well, whose first name you know and use)

  • Best regards,
  • Warm wishes,

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