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.

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Dear Sir, The reason I am writing to you is the project that I had to submit
last
week but could not complete within the timeline. I am Kiranpreet Kaur, one of your students
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the Nursing program in second year. I was given an assignment on the subject of pediatric patients which
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needed to be finished
last
weekend. Actually, I was sick and had
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in the
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week and many of my hours which I usually dedicated towards my
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were wasted. I was not able to focus on my general study plan and the project which I was required to submit. Since
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I have recovered from the illness but
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not able to finish my project. For that reason, I request you allow me two more days and I will submit my assignment. I hope you will proceed with my request because of my brilliant past record. Yours faithfully, Kiranpreet Kaur
Submitted by Kiran on

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Make sure to expand on each point slightly more, for a more complete response.
coherence cohesion
Include linking phrases to enhance the flow of ideas.
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Your tone is appropriate and formal, fitting for a letter to your lecturer.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph is focused on a single idea, which enhances readability.

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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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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