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Band 5.5

Write a letter to friend to inform them of a celebration you are having for a recent job promotion. Include information about The promotion The celebration Their accomodation

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Dear Saara, I hope you're doing splendidly old friend.
I
Correct pronoun usage
It

It seems that there is a pronoun problem here.

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 has been
long
Change the article
a long

It appears that the phrase long time may not contain the correct article usage. Consider making a change.

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 time since I heard back from you so I thought I
will
Wrong verb form
would

It appears that your sentence or clause uses an incorrect form of the verb will. Consider changing it.

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 start the ball rolling with some great news.I was really excited about telling
this
Linking Words

Usage of linking words is important in IELTS writing. They help create clear connections between ideas in your writing. They improve the flow of your essay by showing relationships between paragraphs and sentences. Using appropriate linking words demonstrates your ability to write cohesively and will help you achieve a higher band score.

 news to you and look
finally
Linking Words

Usage of linking words is important in IELTS writing. They help create clear connections between ideas in your writing. They improve the flow of your essay by showing relationships between paragraphs and sentences. Using appropriate linking words demonstrates your ability to write cohesively and will help you achieve a higher band score.

 I am writing it to you. I got promoted to store manager
last
Linking Words

Usage of linking words is important in IELTS writing. They help create clear connections between ideas in your writing. They improve the flow of your essay by showing relationships between paragraphs and sentences. Using appropriate linking words demonstrates your ability to write cohesively and will help you achieve a higher band score.

 week and as you know it is
time
Add an article
a time
the time

The noun phrase time seems to be missing a determiner before it. Consider adding an article.

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of
Change preposition
for

It seems that preposition use may be incorrect here.

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 celebration. I hope you'll be free next week as I 've arranged a fun party at one of our favourite
restaurant
Change to a plural noun
restaurants

The singular countable noun restaurant follows the quantifier one of, which requires a plural noun. Consider using a plural noun or a different quantifier.

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. I know you love their food that's why I have booked
table
Add an article
a table

The noun phrase table seems to be missing a determiner before it. Consider adding an article.

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 in advance. I am exhilarated by the thought of food and drinks.
Additionally
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Usage of linking words is important in IELTS writing. They help create clear connections between ideas in your writing. They improve the flow of your essay by showing relationships between paragraphs and sentences. Using appropriate linking words demonstrates your ability to write cohesively and will help you achieve a higher band score.

,
thought
Add an article
the thought

The noun phrase thought seems to be missing a determiner before it. Consider adding an article.

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 of meeting you after
such
Linking Words

Usage of linking words is important in IELTS writing. They help create clear connections between ideas in your writing. They improve the flow of your essay by showing relationships between paragraphs and sentences. Using appropriate linking words demonstrates your ability to write cohesively and will help you achieve a higher band score.

 a long time is making me more happy. I 've made all the arrangements
of
Change preposition
for

It seems that preposition use may be incorrect here.

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 your stay at my home, and let me know if you need something in your room for your stay so that I can make arrangements for you in advance. I am hoping to see you soon. Yours loving, Gill.

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logical structure
Ensure that the letter maintains a clear logical structure by organizing information with clear paragraphing.
greeting and closing
Use a more consistent and appropriate greeting and closing for informal letters to a friend.
single idea per paragraph
Maintain one clear idea per paragraph to improve readability and coherence.
complete response
Ensure all parts of the task are equally developed to achieve full task response.
suitable writing tone
Ensure the tone remains consistent throughout the letter and is suitable for an informal letter to a friend.
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