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Band 8.5

You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: explain why you want to take time off work give details of the amount of time you need suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

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Dear Sir, I am writing
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 letter to request to approve my leave request. I am Urvesh, working as a web developer in your company. My ID number is 25xx50. I would like to inform you that I am getting married in the next month.
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, I will need time for shopping
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 some arrangement of functions,
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 as "Mehandi," "Haldi," "Sangeet," and "Wedding". I will need a leave for 20 days from January 5th, 2025 to January 25th, 2025. I already started to cover my
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 a few days ago.
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, I will
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 on the weekends for
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 month to complete the
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 of next month.
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 I will be on leave, I can
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 from home in case of an emergency. I already explained the whole project to Aman.
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, he can manage our project in my absence. After coming back, I will do overtime if any
work
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 is pending. Thank you for your understanding and time. Yours sincerely, Urvesh

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task achievement
Ensure to double-check the dates to avoid any potential misunderstandings.
coherence cohesion
Consider making the division between paragraphs more distinct, especially between explaining your need for time off and the details of how work will be managed.
suitable writing tone
The letter has a clear and respectful tone appropriate for a formal leave request.
complete response
The letter includes all necessary details such as the reason for leave, duration, and work management plan.
logical structure
The content is logically structured with a clear flow from introduction to conclusion.
greeting and closing
The letter opens and closes appropriately with suitable greetings and sign-offs.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • Respectful greeting (e.g., 'Dear [Manager's name],')
  • Time off, absence, leave of absence
  • Personal circumstances, compelling reason
  • Duration, number of days/weeks
  • Cover duties, delegate tasks, work handover
  • Alternative arrangements, contingency plans
  • Preparation, advance work, assistance
  • Gratitude, appreciate, understanding
  • Inconvenience, minimal disruption
  • Request approval, formally request
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