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write a letter to your boss aplogising for the recent meeting you missed at work 1. Aplogising for missing the meeting. 2. Expain what happened. 3. say what you willl do to compensate.

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Dear Mr Simranjit , I am writing to
aplogise
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apologise
 for the meeting at
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work, which is held on 28 October in the morning about the Aldergrove old-aged care plan. I have been feeling very guilty for not being able to attend
this
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 conference. I
am
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sincerely make an apology about
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and
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 I am aware
the
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 importance of
meeting
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 in the organisation. There is
reason
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 why I didn't participate . First and foremost , it's about my paternal Uncle,
he
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 was so sick, unable to walk
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 no one is at home to take care of him.
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, I made a decision to
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 he helped me in each and every situation,
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 I need
him
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 whether it's emotionally , financially and mentally
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So it's impossible for me to let them alone in
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 condition. I understand
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 how crucial
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 meeting is for me
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 I asked one
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colleague
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, Harnoor , to review the meeting with me after the end of the day I hope you will understand my situation and forgive
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absence and assured to commitment Your sincerely, Sourav singh

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task response
Say sorry in a clear way at the start. Explain what happened in fewer words, then say exactly how you will make up for missing the meeting.
task response
Use a more work-like tone. Do not give too much family detail. Say that you had an urgent family matter and had to give care to your uncle.
coherence and cohesion
Put one main idea in each part: say sorry, explain the reason, then give your plan. This will make the letter easier to follow.
coherence and cohesion
Use simple links such as “First”, “As a result”, and “Therefore”. Also, keep the same name for the event: use “meeting” or “conference”, not both.
coherence and cohesion
End with a clear final line, such as “I assure you that I will be prepared for future meetings.” Then use “Yours sincerely” when you know the boss’s name.
task response
You answer all the main points: you say sorry, give a reason, and explain that you will talk to a colleague about the meeting.
coherence and cohesion
The letter has a clear start, a reason for missing the meeting, and an ending. The greeting and sign-off are also suitable for a letter to a boss.
Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately

Linking words are very important in your essay.

To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.

Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.

In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.

Linking word examples:

  • firstly
  • secondly
  • thirdly
  • in additional
  • moreover
  • also
  • for example
  • for instance
  • therefore
  • however
  • although
  • even though
  • despite

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Topic Vocabulary:
  • please accept my sincere apologies
  • I am writing to apologise for
  • missing the meeting
  • any inconvenience caused
  • an unexpected emergency
  • a last-minute problem
  • unforeseen circumstances
  • I was unable to attend
  • keep you informed
  • meeting agenda
  • meeting minutes
  • key decisions
  • catch up on
  • follow-up tasks
  • make up for my absence
  • take full responsibility
  • arrange a convenient time
  • ensure this does not happen again
  • set calendar reminders
  • complete the outstanding work
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