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
Dear Maninder,
I hope
this
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 Linking Words
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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 Change the article
an
while
, in order to, spend some quality time with your family and friends. I wonder if you could tell Linking Words
about
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me about
duration
of your stay in Ludhiana, which would enable me to meet you.
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the duration
a duration
,
it is convenient Remove the comma
apply
to
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 Change preposition
for
this
new plan and I am looking forward to hearing from you.
Yours lovingly,
Jatinder.Linking Words
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Add more details about why the event is important for your professional growth.
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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.