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Write a letter to your friend. In your letter, Thank him/her for the invitation Explain why you cannot come Ask him/her about other times to visit Write atleast 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear________.

#friend #invitation #times #visit #atleast #addresses #dear________
Dear Shoaib, I'm writing to thank you for your invitation to catch up with you on the upcoming holiday But, I am attending
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 guests these days. Let me explain my situation in more detail my in-laws have been living in different parts of the country since 1983.
Moreover
, they hardly manage to meet with us quite often.
Therefore
, nowadays they are on a visit to my home.
Hence
, I have to host them and show some hospitality.
Nevertheless
, Can you schedule our meet up some other day? How about summer vacations?
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 I am free I have no plans so far. In fact, I think we can enjoy some quality time and have fun together. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Haris
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coherence cohesion
To enhance the logical structure, ensure that your paragraphs flow smoothly from one to the next by including clear connecting phrases that relate back to the previous ideas or providing a brief summary before moving to a new point.
coherence cohesion
Use a variety of cohesive devices, but make sure they are not mechanical or repetitive. Such devices can include synonyms, pronouns, and conjunctions, which all serve to refer back to previously mentioned ideas and maintain paragraph unity.
task achievement
Address all parts of the task systematically. Although you managed to thank your friend, explain why you cannot come, and suggest another time to visit, doing so in a more detailed and explicit manner will improve your task achievement score.
task achievement
Ensure that your writing tone remains consistent throughout the letter. It should reflect the informal nature characteristic of a letter to a friend, using direct questions, exclamations, or a conversational style where appropriate.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

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