Wrong Grocery Delivery Complaint: PTE Write Email Question with Sample Answers
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 11/15

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Form:
Form score is 2
Content:
All required themes are addressed with supporting details.
Grammar:
Generally consistent grammatical control with only occasional errors.
Spelling:
No spelling errors detected.
Organization:
Basic structure present but lacks smooth transitions; ideas follow a generally understandable order.
Email Convention:
Missing subject line; other conventions are present but tone is slightly informal.
Vocabulary Range:
Good command of vocabulary appropriate to the context.
SCORE 10/15

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Form:
Form score is 1
Content:
All required themes are addressed with supporting details.
Grammar:
Grammatical control is consistent with only occasional errors.
Spelling:
No spelling or typing errors detected.
Organization:
Ideas follow a logical sequence with clear progression and transitions.
Email Convention:
Email lacks a subject line, but greeting and closing are present, and tone is appropriate.
Vocabulary Range:
Good command of vocabulary appropriate to the context.
SCORE 10/15

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Form:
Form score is 1
Content:
Fully addresses the task with order details, potential problems, and refund request.
Grammar:
Mostly accurate grammar with only minor errors.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Well-structured with logical presentation and smooth transitions.
Email Convention:
Correct email formatting and appropriate tone.
Vocabulary Range:
Uses varied and appropriate vocabulary for the situation.
SCORE 10/15

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Form:
Form score is 2
Content:
Fully addresses the task with all required themes: order details, potential problems, and request for refund/preventive action.
Grammar:
Mostly accurate grammar with only minor errors.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Well-structured with logically presented ideas and smooth transitions.
Email Convention:
Correct and appropriate email formatting, including structure and tone.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision.
SCORE 9/15

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Form:
Form score is 2
Content:
Fully addresses the task with order details, problems, and refund request.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as subject-verb agreement, but readability is not hindered.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors present.
Organization:
Some organization present but lacks clear transitions between ideas.
Email Convention:
Inconsistent use of email conventions; lacks proper salutation and closing format.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
SCORE 9/15

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Form:
Form score is 2
Content:
All required themes are addressed with supporting details.
Grammar:
Some grammatical errors are present, such as tense inconsistency and missing articles.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors detected, not affecting readability.
Organization:
The email has a basic structure, but transitions and logical flow are minimal.
Email Convention:
Email conventions are correctly used with a clear subject line, greeting, body, and closing.
Vocabulary Range:
Vocabulary is appropriate but limited, affecting precision.
SCORE 9/15

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Form:
Form score is 2
Content:
Fully addresses the task with order details, problems, and refund request.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as 'requesting for a refund,' but readability is not hindered.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present, but transition between ideas could be clearer.
Email Convention:
Correct email formatting with appropriate structure and tone.
Vocabulary Range:
Some appropriate vocabulary, but lacks precision and variety.
SCORE 8/15

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Form:
Form score is 1
Content:
The email addresses all required themes: order details, potential problems, and request for refund and preventive action, with supporting details.
Grammar:
There are several grammatical errors, such as incorrect capitalization and sentence fragments, but they do not significantly hinder understanding.
Spelling:
There are fewer than two spelling errors, ensuring the email is readable without difficulty.
Organization:
The email has a basic structure with an introduction, body, and closing, but the ideas are not well connected and transitions are minimal.
Email Convention:
The email lacks a subject line, and the tone is somewhat informal for a complaint. Greeting and closing are present but not fully appropriate.
Vocabulary Range:
The vocabulary is limited with some repetition and lacks precision, but it is generally appropriate for the context.
SCORE 8/15

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Form:
Form score is 1
Content:
All required themes are addressed with supporting details: order details, potential problems, and request for refund and preventive action.
Grammar:
Fair grammatical control with errors such as 'expedites charges' and 'alllergy columns' but they do not significantly hinder understanding.
Spelling:
Contains three spelling errors: 'expedites', 'substitued', 'alllergy'.
Organization:
The email has a clear introduction, logical flow of ideas, and effective grouping of related ideas with a smooth transition to the request.
Email Convention:
Email lacks a subject line, but includes a greeting and closing. The tone is appropriate for the situation.
Vocabulary Range:
Good command of vocabulary appropriate to the context, with precise terms used for the situation.
SCORE 8/15

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Form:
Word count (112) is between 50-120 inclusive.
Content:
Task partially addressed; order details and refund request included but lacks preventive action for future orders.
Grammar:
Noticeable grammatical errors, such as 'complain' instead of 'complaint' and awkward sentence structures.
Spelling:
Maximum of two spelling or typing errors.
Organization:
Some organization present, but transitions between ideas could be clearer.
Email Convention:
Uses email conventions inconsistently; lacks proper salutation and closing signature.
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
Dear Customer service, I am writing this to express my dissatisfaction with my recent purchase of online groceries order. Several items delivered were different from those I had ordered. More important, some of the substituted products contain ingredients to which I am allergic. This mistake has caused significant inconvenience and raised concerns about my safety, I kindly request that the incorrect items be replaced with the correct ones as soon as possible and that I receive a refund for unsuitable items. I would appreciate steps to be taken to prevent such errors in future orders. Thank You Yours sincerely, [Your Name]