Your friend invited you to his/her birthday party, but you are unable to attend. Write a letter apologizing for your absence. In your letter: · State why you cannot go · Explain your reason for not contacting your friend sooner · Suggest another time to meet You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

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Dear Sandy, I hope you're doing well. I'

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writing

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letter to tell you that I can't attend your birthday party on 25th September. I am really sorry that I can't

able

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apply

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to make it your party. My family's financial situation is worse and I'

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trying to apply for some

part time

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part-time

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jobs.

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, one of the

restaurant

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restaurants

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at Mall Road fixed an interview on your birthday. So, it is important to attend

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interview for my family. I wanted to contact you earlier but with a lot of issues going around in my home, I totally forgot.

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, my brother met with an accident

last

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week and

admitted

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was admitted

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hospital. So I'

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staying with him to take care of his needs. I hope you'll forgive my absence and I promise you that after all

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this

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these

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issues are resolved, we can visit

theme

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a theme

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park and enjoy our time there.

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I'm looking

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look forward to

hear

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hearing

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from you soon. With love, Santhoshkumar

ksanthosh701Wed Feb 19 2025

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coherence cohesion

Consider refining your sentences for clarity. For example, 'I can't able to make it your party' could be revised to 'I am unable to attend your party.'

task achievement

Try to keep a consistent tone throughout the letter. The opening is friendly, but ensure the rest of the letter also conveys warmth despite the circumstances.

task achievement

You clearly explained your reasons for not attending the party, which shows good task achievement.

coherence cohesion

The letter has a friendly tone, which is very appropriate for writing to a friend.

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meeting the goal of 3 or fewer
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Overall Band Score

Coherence and Cohesion: 6.0

Logical structure

Single idea per paragraph

Greeting and closing

Accurate linking words

Variety in linking words

Lexical resource: 4.0

Varied vocabulary

Accurate spelling & word formation

Grammatical Range: 4.0

Mix of complex & simple sentences

Clear and correct grammar

Task Achievement: 7.0

Complete response

Suitable writing tone

Appropriate word count

8 paragraphs

160 words

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