Project Extension Request: 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 6/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
The email is less than 90 words.
Content:
The email adequately addresses the request for an extension due to health issues.
Grammar:
Multiple grammatical errors and lack of punctuation.
Spelling:
Contains more than one spelling error ('submit ion', 'your sincerely').
Vocabulary Range:
Vocabulary is basic but sufficient for the topic.
General Linguistic Range:
Uses basic language and lacks precision.
Development Structure Coherence:
Email lacks clear structure and logical flow.
SCORE 5/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Length is between 30 and 90 words.
Content:
Adequately deals with the topic.
Grammar:
Contains mainly simple structures and/or several basic mistakes.
Spelling:
More than one spelling error.
Vocabulary Range:
Contains mainly basic vocabulary insufficient to deal with the topic at the required level.
General Linguistic Range:
Contains mainly basic language and lacks precision.
Development Structure Coherence:
Is incidentally less well-structured, and some elements or paragraphs are poorly linked.
SCORE 5/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
The length is between 30 and 90 words.
Content:
Deals with the topic but does not deal with one minor aspect, such as providing a specific reason for the delay.
Grammar:
Contains mainly simple structures and several basic mistakes, such as 'consume more time' and 'You're Respectfully'.
Spelling:
One spelling error: 'You're Respectfully' should be 'Yours Respectfully'.
Vocabulary Range:
Contains mainly basic vocabulary insufficient to deal with the topic at the required level.
General Linguistic Range:
Contains mainly basic language and lacks precision.
Development Structure Coherence:
The email is incidentally less well-structured, lacking clear paragraph separation and transitions.
SCORE 5/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Email length is between 30 and 90 words.
Content:
Deals with the topic but does not deal with one minor aspect.
Grammar:
Contains mainly simple structures and/or several basic mistakes.
Spelling:
One spelling error.
Vocabulary Range:
Contains mainly basic vocabulary insufficient to deal with the topic at the required level.
General Linguistic Range:
Contains mainly basic language and lacks precision.
Development Structure Coherence:
Is incidentally less well-structured, and some elements or paragraphs are poorly linked.
SCORE 5/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
The email is between 30 and 90 words.
Content:
The email omits a major aspect such as a detailed explanation or deadline request.
Grammar:
Contains several basic grammatical errors, such as 'your' instead of 'you're' and 'has' instead of 'as'.
Spelling:
One spelling error: 'Your' instead of 'You're'.
Vocabulary Range:
Shows a good range of vocabulary but lacks precision and complexity.
General Linguistic Range:
Contains mainly basic language and lacks precision.
Development Structure Coherence:
The email is incidentally less well-structured and lacks clear paragraphing.
SCORE 4/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
The email is less than 30 words.
Content:
The email requests more time but lacks details on the situation and deadline.
Grammar:
Contains basic grammatical mistakes, such as 'i unable' instead of 'I am unable'.
Spelling:
No spelling errors detected.
Vocabulary Range:
Limited vocabulary, insufficient for the topic.
General Linguistic Range:
Uses basic language, lacking precision and complexity.
Development Structure Coherence:
The email lacks coherence and structure, with no clear introduction or conclusion.
SCORE 4/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Length is less than 30 words.
Content:
Omits a major aspect - does not explain the situation.
Grammar:
Relatively high degree of grammatical control but lacks complexity.
Spelling:
No spelling errors.
Vocabulary Range:
Contains mainly basic vocabulary insufficient for the topic.
General Linguistic Range:
Contains mainly basic language and lacks precision.
Development Structure Coherence:
Lacks coherence; consists of loose elements.
SCORE 3/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Length is less than 30 words.
Content:
Omits major aspects of the topic such as explanation of the medical reasons and specific request for extension.
Grammar:
Contains mainly simple structures and lacks grammatical complexity.
Spelling:
Correct spelling.
Vocabulary Range:
Contains mainly basic vocabulary insufficient to deal with the topic at the required level.
General Linguistic Range:
Contains mainly basic language and lacks precision.
Development Structure Coherence:
Lacks coherence and mainly consists of loose elements.
SCORE 2/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
The response is repetitive and exceeds 120 words.
Content:
The response does not address the topic properly.
Grammar:
The response lacks any grammatical structure.
Spelling:
No spelling errors in the repeated text.
Vocabulary Range:
The response contains only basic repetition of the prompt.
General Linguistic Range:
The response does not use any language to formulate thoughts.
Development Structure Coherence:
The response lacks coherence and structure.
SCORE 2/15

AI Feedback
AI Feedback
Form:
Length is between 30 and 90 words.
Content:
Deals with the topic but omits a major aspect or more than one minor aspect.
Grammar:
Contains mainly simple structures and several basic mistakes.
Spelling:
More than one spelling error.
Vocabulary Range:
Contains mainly basic vocabulary insufficient to deal with the topic at the required level.
General Linguistic Range:
Contains mainly basic language and lacks precision.
Development Structure Coherence:
Lacks coherence and mainly consists of loose elements.
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
Dear Sir, I hope you are doing well. I am writing to request an extension to submit my project ERP management in Java which was supposed to be submitted by 24th March 2025. I met with a small accident. The doctor has advised me to take proper rest. Due to that, I am unable to work on my project. I need some additional time to submit the project. I will be able to submit it by 31st, March 2025. I apologise for any inconvenience. Thank you for your time and consideration. I will be waiting for your response. Best Regards, [Your Name]