An old friend is coming to town and has invited you to go to the cinema. Write to your friend. In your letter • Explain that you are unable to come • Find out how long your friend is staying in town • Arrange a suitable time to meet

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Dear Maninder, I hope
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letter finds you in the best of spirits and radiant health. Yesterday, I got your invitation to watch a movie together, I would like to thank you for it, but I regret I can't come. As
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annual business event has come up, which is important for me to attend, because I am expecting a job promotion. I am glad to hear that you have come home after five long years. I hope you will be staying here for a
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, in order to, spend some quality time with your family and friends. I wonder if you could tell
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the duration
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of your stay in Ludhiana, which would enable me to meet you. If
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it is convenient
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you we can meet next week. As I will be on leave from my work for three days. I again apologise to you for not coming to the cinema. I hope you will like
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new plan and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours lovingly, Jatinder.
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Add more details about why the event is important for your professional growth.
coherence cohesion
Break the second paragraph into two separate paragraphs to clearly distinguish between individual questions and proposed plans.
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The greeting and closing are appropriate and show politeness.
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The tone of the letter is friendly and suitable for writing to a friend.
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The letter addresses all parts of the prompt: explaining inability to attend, asking about the stay duration, and suggesting a new meeting time.
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