You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter introduce yourself explain why you haven't handed in the project yet request more time to do it.

Dear Sir, I hope
this
letter finds you well. My name is Harjeet and I am studying in Msc International Business Management
in
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your college. I am really sorry about my project that the deadline was
last
week but
due to
some
reason
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I could not
finished
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it. To start with, the main reason is that I fell down from stairs and I injured badly. Since my head was hit by a wall and a lot of blood started from it. After
it
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,
doctor
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suggested
me
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take
complete
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bad rest without any stress
along with
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I did not
well
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so I could not
informed
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you about it..
However
, I am
intelligent
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a
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student and I always submit my work on
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time.
Also
, I
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am warried
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warried
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worried
about my assignment so I want to request
to
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you
for giving
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me more time for submission. Because my project
almost
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ready and I need just more two days for it. I hope you will understand my situation and I will be waiting for a good response from you. Thank you, Yours faithfully, Harjeet.
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Introduction Structure
Try to provide a brief outline of your request in the introduction for a stronger opening.
Grammatical Accuracy and Clarity
Consider revising for minor grammatical errors and clarity in your explanations to enhance the professionalism of your letter.
Detail Clarity
While explaining your situation, ensure all details are clear and concise to maintain the reader's focus.
Closing Statement
Including a polite closing statement that reiterates your request could strengthen your conclusion.
Logical Structure
Your letter has a clear structure, separating the introduction, explanation, and request effectively.
Suitable Writing Tone
You have successfully used a formal tone appropriate for writing to a lecturer.
Single Idea per Paragraph
Good use of paragraphs to separate different ideas.

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Dear [Lecturer's Name],
  • currently enrolled
  • regrettably inform
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • mitigating factors
  • extension
  • complete the project
  • priority
  • Thank you for your understanding
  • Best regards / Yours sincerely
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