Your friend had made a plan for you to see a movie together but you cannot now not join him. You've found another friend who can go instead of you. Write a letter to your friend. In your letter: Explain why you cannot go anymore Say who can go instead of you Say why this person is a good person to go with

Dear Nidhi, I hope you are in good health. I know you will be angry after reading
this
, but I won't be able to make it to the movie we planned for
this
weekend.
Firstly
, I am really sorry for doing
this
, but my daily routine is all messed up these days
due to
work pressure in my office. I have been moved to a different project where most of the tasks are on my plate.
Due to
this
, I have to work beyond my working hours to meet the deadlines. But don't worry at all, I won't ruin your weekend as my office friend Nisha will be happy to join you. When I told her about
this
, she got super excited and started planning on what to wear. Let me tell you about Nisha. She is a fun-loving and extroverted person. She is as crazy as you when it comes to watching a Shahrukh Khan movie. I am sure, you guys will enjoy each other's company as you both have similar taste in movies and food. I hope you will forgive me. Looking forward to meeting you soon. Best wishes, Neha
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coherence cohesion
To improve coherence and cohesion, work on creating smoother transitions between paragraphs and ensure that each paragraph flows logically to the next.
task achievement
To achieve a higher score in task achievement, consider providing more specific details or examples, such as what movie you had planned to see, to make the letter more engaging and complete.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is appropriate and friendly, which suits the context of writing to a friend.
coherence cohesion
The greeting and closing of the letter are well executed, contributing positively to the overall impression.

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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