Your friend's dog has recently passed away. Write a letter to console your friend. In your letter: ·       Express your sympathy ·       Include memories you have about the dog ·       Invite your friend to do something with you You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear ___,

Dear Reena, I hope
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letter finds you well and in the best spirits. I am writing
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letter to offer my condolences towards your pet, who passed away in an accident. I know, it is very hard for you to forget him. But I think you have to stand out and face
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situation. Jumba spent a lot of time with you, and he is like a family member to you. He is like a caretaker of your family, but his
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passed away really left us in grief. I missed him badly. As I spent less time with him,he made a special place in my heart. He is very active. Whenever I called him, he came to me and played with me. He was a good companion. I would like to invite you to my place, where we can spend quality time together. I will take you to your favourite restaurants as well, where you will feel better for sure. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon! Best Regards, Sam.

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task response
Task response: The letter shows sympathy, memories, and a plan to meet, but some phrases are not smooth. Use simple words and clear lines.
coherence and cohesion
Coherence and cohesion: Try to keep ideas in order in short lines. Use simple linking words and check grammar so the text flows well.
tone
The tone is kind and caring.
content
It includes a clear memory of the dog.
structure
There is a clear invitation to meet.

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:
  • sorry
  • sad
  • loss
  • heart
  • remember
  • memory
  • dog
  • friend
  • you
  • I
  • we
  • care
  • here
  • support
  • listen
  • comfort
  • help
  • together
  • come
  • over
  • coffee
  • tea
  • walk
  • park
  • home
  • story
  • wag
  • tail
  • fur
  • paws
  • bone
  • ball
  • fetch
  • sleep
  • dream
  • rain
  • sun
  • time
  • moments
  • forever
  • miss
  • missed
  • gone
  • love
  • loved
  • bright
  • kind
  • gentle
  • brave
  • small
  • soft
  • quiet
  • still
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