You recently completed a course and youu borrowed a book from your teacher which you couldn't return in time. You would like to return the book now. Write a letter to your teacher and say: What book it was. How helpful was the book? Explain why you couldn't return it in time.

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Dear Mr.Mark, I am writing
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epistle regarding the physiology book that you gave me
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week. Please accept my apologies because the deadline was over. Honestly, the book was incredible, and the way of writer when provided a sequence of ideas amused me a lot.
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, I was awestruck after reading half of the book, especially, when his words describe the emotions because it made me feel them.
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, I felt pain when the hero cried, and even more, when the mother felt good I was extremely happy. Anyway, I am feeling a bit down and want to express from the depth of my heart how sorry I am.
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, my actions deserve an explanation, and
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I neglected to tell you that I could not make it because I have not finished it yet. Please accept my apology and thank you for your cooperation, I think it would be great if you you can give me some more days. Thanks. Yours Faithfully,
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Clarity and relevance
Make sure to clearly mention the reason for not returning the book on time and avoid mixing unrelated ideas.
Completeness
Consider providing a clear conclusion or a request in your letter to enhance task achievement.
Tone
Effective use of personal expressions to express apologies and gratitude.
Structure
Good paragraph structure, with each paragraph introducing a new topic.
Greeting and closing
Appropriate greeting and closing, which matches the formal letter style.

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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