Missed Birthday Apology: PTE Write Email Question with Sample Answers - Page 3
Your task
Read the situation below, then write an email of 80 to 140 words in response.
30 community answers with AI feedback
30 community answers with AI feedback
SCORE 8/15

AI Feedback
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Form:
The email length is more than 120 words.
Content:
The email adequately addresses the topic by apologizing and suggesting an alternative plan.
Grammar:
There are several grammatical errors, such as incorrect use of 'i' and 'could not able to'.
Spelling:
There is one spelling error: 'declined' should be 'decline'.
Vocabulary Range:
The vocabulary is adequate but not very broad or idiomatic.
General Linguistic Range:
The language range is sufficient but lacks precision in some areas.
Development Structure Coherence:
The email is mostly structured but has some awkward transitions and capitalization errors.
SCORE 8/15

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Form:
Word count (102) is between 50–120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed but lacks alternative plan suggestion.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as 'I want wish' and 'an unavoidable circumstances'.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present, but relationships between ideas may be unclear.
Email Convention:
Uses email conventions inconsistently, with missing or inappropriate elements.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision.
SCORE 8/15

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AI Feedback
Form:
Word count (106) is between 50-120 inclusive.
Content:
Fully addresses the task by apologizing and suggesting an alternative plan.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors such as 'I forgot you tell' and 'i had a urgent meeting'.
Spelling:
Three or four spelling or typing errors, such as 'collegemates' and 'i'.
Organization:
Some organization present, but relationships between ideas may be unclear.
Email Convention:
Uses email conventions inconsistently, with missing or inappropriate elements like capitalization and punctuation.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
SCORE 8/15

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AI Feedback
Form:
Word count (95) is between 50–120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed; apology given but alternative plan lacks detail.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as 'I want to be apologizing'.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present, but ideas lack clarity and smooth transitions.
Email Convention:
Inconsistent use of email conventions; awkward phrasing and structure.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variation.
SCORE 8/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Word count (95) is between 50–120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed but lacks clarity in apology and alternative plan.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as sentence fragments and incorrect phrasing.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present, but transitions between ideas are unclear.
Email Convention:
Inconsistent use of email conventions; lacks a clear subject and closing.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
SCORE 8/15

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AI Feedback
Form:
Word count (82) is between 50–120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed but lacks clarity in reasons for absence.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors such as 'to apologizing' and missing articles.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present, but ideas are not clearly connected.
Email Convention:
Inconsistent use of email conventions; closing lacks proper structure.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
SCORE 8/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Word count (76) is between 50–120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed but lacks an alternative plan to meet.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as lack of capitalization and sentence fragments.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present, but transitions and flow could be clearer.
Email Convention:
Uses email conventions inconsistently, e.g., missing capitalization in greeting and closing.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
SCORE 8/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Word count (67) is between 50–120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed but lacks suggestion for an alternative plan to meet.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as repeated 'your your'.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present, but ideas could be more clearly connected.
Email Convention:
Correct email format with appropriate structure and tone.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
SCORE 8/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Word count (69) is between 50-120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed with apology and alternative plan, but lacks detail.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as 'I am absence' and 'my daughter parents meeting'.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present but relationships between ideas are unclear.
Email Convention:
Inconsistent use of email conventions with informal tone and missing salutation.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
SCORE 7/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Word count (106) is between 50–120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed but lacks clarity and completeness in alternative plan suggestion.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as incorrect verb forms and missing articles.
Spelling:
Three or four spelling or typing errors, such as 'apology' instead of 'apologize'.
Organization:
Some organization present, but transitions and idea relationships are unclear.
Email Convention:
Inconsistent email conventions with informal tone and missing closing.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
How to approach it
- Match the register. Formal for institutions, semi-formal for colleagues.
- Use email structure. Greeting, purpose, details, polite close.
- Cover every point. Address each bullet the prompt asks for.
- Keep it concise. Clear and complete beats long and rambling.
Model Answer
To: Mohan Subject: Apology for Missing Your Birthday Celebration Dear Mohan, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to sincerely apologize for not being able to attend your birthday party last weekend. Unfortunately, I had an urgent work commitment that required my immediate attention and could not be postponed. I was genuinely looking forward to celebrating with you and feel terrible for missing such an important occasion. I hope you had a wonderful time surrounded by family, and that the day was as special as you are. To make it up to you, I would love to take you out for lunch sometime this week, at your convenience. It would be great to catch up and celebrate together. Warm regards, [Your Name]