You are studying mathematics at university and have an assignment next week. You have been sick. Write a letter to your teacher asking for an extension on your assignment. In the letter, explain that you are a student of mathematics class Explain that you have been sick Ask for an extension

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Hi Tom, My name is Adrian, one of the students in your mathematics class. I am writing
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to request an extension for my assignment as I am currently ill. As you can see, I have been sick with a severe fever and food poison since a few days ago.
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is the reason that I was unable to attend your classes.
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morning as
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woke up,
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felt a little bit better than before and I will probably get some work done within the next week.
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, I would like to request an extension so that I can catch up with the assignments and lectures that I have missed. I have done the assignment halfway but the
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few questions have given me a hard time solving them.
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, it would be a tremendous help if you could provide the extension. Thank you for your attention to
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matter, looking forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Kim
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Try to ensure that your letter has a clear structure by using distinct paragraphs for each main idea (e.g., one paragraph for your introduction and context, one for explaining your illness, and one for your request and conclusion).
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Consider using slightly more formal language in a formal letter to a teacher, such as addressing your teacher as 'Mr. Tom' or 'Professor [Last Name]'.
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The letter conveys a clear and complete message, requesting an extension with valid reasons.
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The greeting and closing are appropriately polite and fitting for a formal letter.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • extension request
  • assignment deadline
  • mathematics course
  • university policy
  • sick leave
  • unable to complete
  • medical certificate
  • doctor's note
  • postpone
  • recovering from illness
  • professional obligation
  • academic responsibility
  • grateful for understanding
  • request consideration
  • symptoms prevented
  • coursework
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