Your next door neighbour owns a small dog that barks throughout the day and the night. Write a letter to your neighbour requesting that something be done about the dog. Include in your letter: Your reason for writing What you would like to happen A nice, respectful style.
Dear Mr. Joseph,
I am writing
this
email to express my annoyance with the continuous barking of your small dog. Please allow me to explain.
As you know I am doing my major in English at Centennial College and I have been preparing for my final exams which is imperative for me. Unfortunately, due to
the frequent barks of your dog, I was not able to concentrate on my studies. I had sleepless nights because of this
ongoing barking which diverts my attention away from tasks that I need to focus on.
I kindly request you to consider my situation and take the necessary action to reduce this
ongoing barking. Furthermore
, I would request you to close the doors and windows at night, which may lower the sound of the barking. My intention is to solve this
issue without any misunderstanding. I would be grateful if you could solve this
problem for me. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Yours faithfully,
JeeSubmitted by jeeanay on
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greeting and closing
Remember to address the neighbour with the proper salutation and sign off appropriately, e.g., 'Dear Mr. Smith' and 'Yours sincerely,' to maintain a formal tone.
single idea per paragraph
Ensure that each paragraph discusses a single clear idea for better readability and flow. Merge paragraphs with similar ideas.
complete response
Make sure to respond to all parts of the task. Include what action you would like your neighbour to take in more specific terms to provide a clearer solution.
suitable writing tone
While the style is mostly respectful, using 'This email' instead of 'this letter' indicates a lack of attention to detail, as does referring to the institution as 'Centennial College' without establishing relevance to the neighbour. It is important to match the formality in word choice throughout the correspondence.