You had a birthday party and you were playing loud music. Your neighbour complained. Write a letter of apology explaining that it was a special occasion and that it won't happen again.

Please accept my sincere apologies for disturbing you
last
night. It was my sister’s birthday party, and she
loves
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loud music. I tried to reduce the volume of the speakers, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough, and for that, I feel responsible. I value the good relationship we have as
neighbors
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, and I believe it is important for us to respect the rules. My sister has prepared a cake as a gesture of apology, and we would be grateful if you would accept it. I hope
this
helps to resolve the situation and maintain our good relationship. Yours sincerely, Shafiev Elnur
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task achievement
Consider elaborating a bit more on how you plan to prevent such disturbances in the future for a higher score in task achievement. You might briefly mention any specific measures you will take, such as notifying neighbors in advance for special occasions.
coherence cohesion
The overall structure is well-organized, but perhaps a slight reorganization to separate the explanation for the noise and the apology could enhance clarity.
task achievement
The tone of the letter is very polite and appropriate, effectively serving the purpose of an apology.
coherence cohesion
Each paragraph focuses on a single main idea, making the letter easy to follow.

The Greeting

Depending on the style and aim of the letter, you will need to adapt your greeting.

Always start an informal letter in the ways:

  • Dear + name
  • Hi / Hello + name

‘Dear...’ is more appropriate, so stick with this.

For a formal letter there are two options for the greeting:

  • Use Dear Sir or Madam if you don’t know the name of the person you are writing to.
  • Use Dear + surname if you do know their name, e.g. Dear Mr Smith or Dear Mrs Jones.

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