On a recent holiday, you lost a valuable item. Fortunately you have travel insurance to cover the cost of the lost item. Write a letter to the insurance manager. In your letter: describe the item you lost, explain how you lost it, tell the insurance company what you would like them to do.

Dear Sir/ Madam, Re: To inform a missing Item on recent holiday Name: Hasara Silva Policy Number: 222222222
This
letter to inform you that, on my Rockey Mountain holiday journey I have been lost my wedding ring. Before I am travelling to the Rockey Mountain journey I have been had a travel insuarance from your company. For
this
journey I have been travelled by train. When I was going to the lavatory area I have been usually removing my ring before wash my face. After that I have been put that ring on top of the wash basing and
then
I might think I am forget to wear that. In that case, I have been informed to the Rockey Mountain train company about my lost. But they informed me in a letter they did not found anything on the train.
This
ring so valuable for me but it cost 2000 CAD to purchase. In that case, is there any insuarance coverege to cover my lost I have been provided you all the details above. Please be kind enough to inform me what kind of a decission that your company can have for me. Yours Faithfully, Hasara Silva
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Grammar
Try to ensure correct and consistent use of tense throughout your letter for a clearer timeline of events.
Spelling
Consider rechecking for typos and ensuring the proper spelling of key words (e.g., 'Rocky Mountains' instead of 'Rockey Mountain', 'insurance' instead of 'insuarance').
Organization
Improve clarity by organizing your letter into more distinct paragraphs, each focusing on a specific part of your request (describing the item, explaining how you lost it, what you expect from the insurance).
Writing Style
Variety in sentence structures can make your writing more engaging and easier to read.
Content Coverage
You have successfully conveyed all the requested details: describing the item, explaining how it was lost, and stating what you expect from the insurance company.
Tone
You maintained a polite and formal tone throughout the letter, which is suitable for the context.

Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

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  • thirdly
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  • moreover
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  • however
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  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • valuable item
  • travel insurance
  • insurance manager
  • reimbursement
  • coverage policy
  • preventive measures
  • sentimental value
  • monetary value
  • swift resolution
  • reimbursement
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