you are taking a course at a local college. the deadline for your project was last week but you have not finished it. write a letter to your teacher. in your letter introduce yourself. explain why you have not handed in the project yet. request more time to do it.

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Dear Sir, I am Simranpreet Kaur Bhullar, student of Food Processing Technician and my student
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is 123456. I am a responsible student and like to complete my work on time but
due to
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health
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I was not able to submit my project
last
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week. Let me explain my situation. I was tested positive for Covid on
last
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week.
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, I had quarantined myself and was unable to attend classes or complete the project.
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covid
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, I had symptoms of
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and fever and was not able to focus on anything. Would you kindly consider my situation and
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allow
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extra time to finish the project
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I promise you that I will attend all the upcoming classes and will complete all the projects before the deadline. I look forward to hearing from you at the earliest. Yours sincerely, Simranpreet Kaur Bhullar
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coherence cohesion
Ensure the letter maintains a clear and logical structure, with each paragraph focusing on a single aspect of the communication.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing are appropriate, but the salutation 'Sir' could be more specific if the teacher's name is known.
coherence cohesion
Maintain focus in each paragraph, avoiding repetition and ensuring each idea is fully developed before moving to the next.
task achievement
While you introduce yourself and explain the reason for the delay effectively, elaborating on when and how you plan to complete the project could enhance task achievement.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is suitable and polite; however, it could benefit from a more assertive statement of your commitment to meeting the new deadline (if granted).

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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