You are taking a course at a local college. The deadline for your project was last week but you haven't finished it. Write a letter to your lecturer. In your letter • introduce yourself • explain why you haven't handed in the project yet • request more time to do it.

My name is Jyoti and I am one of your
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from marketing class. I am writing
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letter to request
you
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apply
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some extra
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for the
project
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that you have given in the class. Actually, I got sick
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week
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why I was not able to complete
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project
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on
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This
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project
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is worth twenty-five
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of the total course. And it is very important for me to get
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at least
twenty-percent
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marks in
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.
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, I will have less percentage in my entire semester. I know that you have strictly told
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class that, you are not allowing extra
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to complete
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project
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.
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, because of
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I was not able to hand
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project
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to you on
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. I want to request you to please give
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me atleast
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atleast
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at least
two days
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so that I can submit
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assignment to you, I hope you will consider my request. Hope to hear soon from you. Yours faithfully, Jyoti

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Writing Tone
Consider using more varied vocabulary to enhance your letter's formality and tone.
Structure
Ensure each paragraph contains a single clear idea to improve readability.
Task Response
You introduced yourself and explained your situation clearly, which is essential for task achievement.
Writing Tone
Your request for an extension was straightforward and respectful, which reflects well on your writing tone.

Use a variety of complex and simple sentences

You should use complex sentences in your writing, but it does not mean that you should try to make all of our sentences complex.

‘Complex’ sentences are not actually very complex; they are just two or more simple sentences put together. Putting them together makes the essay more coherent and cohesive.

Examples:

I really want to study but I’m too tired.

I wore a warm coat because the weather was cold.

If action is not taken soon on climate change, global warming will get worse.

Topic Vocabulary:
  • Dear [Lecturer's Name],
  • currently enrolled
  • regrettably inform
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • mitigating factors
  • extension
  • complete the project
  • priority
  • Thank you for your understanding
  • Best regards / Yours sincerely
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