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You have lost an item of value on a train. Write a letter to the railway company. In your letter: describe the item explain where and when you left it say what action you would like the company to take ​Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Sir or Madam,

#item #value #train #railway #company #action #​write #addresses #sir #madam
Dear Sir/Madam, I writing in regard to my lost bag on your 8:00am train departing
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 to Bo yesterday.
This
 bag is of immense value to me, it is a blue handbag with a red ribbon wrapped around the handle, it contains my mobile phone
as well as
 important work documents. I was sitting at seat 27B on the train. Apparently, I would appreciate it if the management could inquire from the boarding staff on duty yesterday
as well as
 check through the train CCTV cameras. Probably it is in safe hands because these documents are of substantial value to me and my office. I would appreciate your immediate attention to
this
 matter. Yours Faithfully, Rokeeb Adeyanju
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grammar
Ensure proper usage of grammar and articles, e.g., 'I am writing', 'it is a blue handbag' instead of 'it contains'.
detail clarity
Try to elaborate more on where exactly you might have left the bag to provide clear specifics, e.g., 'left it on the overhead rack' or 'under the seat'.
tone
The tone of the letter is formal and appropriate for the context.
tone
A warmer closing that thanks the reader could make the letter sound even more polite.

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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