You are studying mathematics at university and have an assignment next week. You have been sick. Write a letter to your teacher sking 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 Begin your letter with Dear …,

Dear M, I am writing to kindly request an extension for the submission of the mathematics project, which is currently due on Friday. I am enrolled in the Computer Engineering Technician program, and I am taking the mathematics course
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year. My student ID is 201920202. I was working really hard on the given assignment, and all the major components have already been completed, except the conclusion. Unfortunately, over the past two days, I have fallen ill with seasonal flu and have been advised by my doctor to take a full week of bed rest
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a high fever.
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, I have been unable to finish my task on time. I request that you allow me more time so I can complete the assignment to the best of my ability. So, it does not affect my
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scores in
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semester. I will
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provide a doctor's note for your reference. Thank you for your understanding. I look forward to your response. Yours sincerely, Kaur

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task response
Add a clear new due date for the project.
coherence
Keep one main idea in each paragraph and remove extra details.
content
Fix the big mix up about your course. state you are in math class.
tone
Use a formal greeting like Dear Professor and sign with your full name.
editing
Keep neat language. check spelling and grammar.
tone
Polite and respectful tone.
content
Clear illness reason given.
task achievement
Request for more time with plan to finish.
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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