You successfully passed a job interview. You are expected to start on November 15, but you will not be available on that date. Task: Write a letter to your new boss, explaining your situation, expressing your concern and suggesting a solution.
Dear Mr. Smith,
I am writing to you regarding my job's start day, which
has been
supposed to be Wrong verb form
is
25th
of July, 2024.
I am unfortunately unable to start at the due date since I have been diagnosed to require passing an emergency operation on 1st of July. Correct article usage
the 25th
This
surgery was supposed to be done on 15th
of June; Correct article usage
the 15th
however
, it has been postponed because my doctor will be on a working trip at that time.
Please accept my apology and change the date, when I should start my work. Otherwise
, I should
miss the precious opportunity of being a member of your esteemed organization, which will be an extremely heartbreaking experience for me.
If Verb problem
will
change
of date were possible, I would be truly Add an article
a change
the change
honored
to start my work just Change the spelling
honoured
few
days after my recovery, which will be Change the article
a few
23rd
of July.
I really appreciate your kind understanding and I look forward to getting your reply,
Faithfully yours,
Maria SobhaniCorrect article usage
the 23rd
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task achievement
Make sure to clarify the original start date versus the revised start date you wish to propose to avoid confusion. It might be helpful to explicitly state the number of days or to summarize in a concluding sentence.
coherence cohesion
Ensure all sentences are complete and grammatically correct. Phrases such as 'to require passing an emergency operation' could be rephrased to 'requiring an emergency operation' to sound more natural.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is very respectful and considerate, which is suitable for this kind of communication.
coherence cohesion
The letter has clear paragraphs, each with a distinct focus, making it easy to follow the narrative.