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.

“You ordered weekly groceries online and received several wrong items, including a few that you are allergic to. Write an email to the grocery service. Your email should include the following three themes: - order details - potential problems - request for refund and preventive action for future orders Include all three themes and provide supporting ideas.”

30 community answers with AI feedback

SCORE 11/15

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]
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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

Dear Service Team, Hope this mail finds you well. I encountered some trouble when I ordered groceries through your service. Here are the details. Firstly, I ordered the groceries on 2nd of the Feb, with invoice number 123467. Secondly, the problem I encountered is that I did not order the peanuts and eggplants, as I am allergic to them, but I still received them in the delivered package. There are also things that I ordered but did not receive, like butter, soaps, and other items. Finally, I would like a refund and to cancel the orders like eggplants and peanuts, which I did not place the order for. Please review my mail and do the needful procedures to ensure my problem is solved and refund me accordingly. Thank you for your hard work. Regards, [Your Name]
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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

Dear sir/ma'am I am writing this mail to report the negligence observed in packaging my recent order (ID #129U3U89Y313) on 12th February. I had placed an order for 1 Kg each of Potatoes and Onions and 0.5 Kg of French Beans and shockingly I was only provided with half quantity of both Potatoes and Onions, while French beans were replaced with Drumsticks. This is highly unacceptable as the quantity does not suffice to the amount paid and also I am allergic to Drumsticks, which is why I urge you to arrange a return pickup for this package and initiate a refund to my source account. I suggest you to be extra careful in packing further orders to avoid such inconveniences. Yours sincerely, [Your Name]
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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

Dear Grocery Service Provider, I'm writing to you regarding one of the orders I placed online. I have ordered a variety of fruits and vegetables like mangoes, pears, apples, onions and potatoes, as part of my weekly groceries. However, I have received several wrong items like jackfruits, oranges and mushrooms, along with nuts, to which I am allergic. This is not acceptable from a reputable service like yours and I would like to request for a refund. Furthermore, please make sure that you check the orders thoroughly before sending them as a preventive action for future orders. Make sure this does not happen again. Waiting for your reply. Regards, [Your Name]
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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

Subject : complaint against online purchase Dear sir/Madam, I am [Your Name], I am writing to inform complaint against the online purchase of weekly groceries. I recently ordered weekly groceries on online but i received some wrong items not in providing list, moreover some items is allergic for me .please return this items and kindly refund amount and make necessary arrangements in future purchase .I would like to inform some suggestions in my side, firstly check the ordered list and recheck when you pack ordered items and secondly when you deliver kindly take feedback from customer . Sincerely [Your Name]
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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

Subject: Received wrong groceries. Dear Grocery Service, I would like to inform you that I ordered weekly groceries such as sunflower oil, wheat flour, semolina, basmati rice and dry chilli in online on 15.03.26, received the products on 18.03.26. When I unboxed it noticed that instead of sunflower oil received groundnut oil and for basmati, received raw rice which is allergic to me and lead to several health issues. It has caused significant inconvenience to me. I kindly request you provide the refund as soon as possible and take preventive action for future orders. I will look forward to your prompt response. Thank you for your understanding. Warm Regards, [Your Name]
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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

Dear Customer Support, I am writing this email to submit a complaint regarding the groceries I purchased online from Zehrs Store on 1 March via application DoorDash. The order no. 1234, it includes 10 products in which I received rotten onions, expired soy milk and a butter containing peanuts. Although, I specifically mentioned peanut allergy while placing order. Moreover, I am very disappointed with your service. I am requesting for a refund for the wrong product with a written apology and I request you to improve your services for future orders. Thanks for consideration and expect a follow up from your team. Kind regards, [Your Name]
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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

To Whom so ever it may concern My name is [Your Name] this is to express my concern regarding order placed by me online for groceries delivery. Firstly, i have ordered a whole bunch of items which include fruits, toiletries, kitchen pantry items etc Secondly, i have received some wrong items which even include items i am allergic to like peanut butter, i am highly allergic to peanuts which can even lead to death if not treated on time, Finally, i would like to request a refund for the items not delivered and a some preventive measures to avoid this kind of mistake in future, the staff should the order at the exit of store in to prevent this, also i will not mind some bonus coupons as an apology from the store. Best Regards [Your Name]
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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

Dear Manager, I recently ordered weekly groceries online and have received several wrong items, including a few that I'm highly allergic to. The order was placed on June 10th and the order number was AB2579. I placed the order for same day delivery and paid expedites charges as well. I had clearly mentioned while placing the order to not do any substitutions. I have received wrong flavored chips, drinks and have received multiple soup cans that have fish as a core ingredient. As I am highly allergic to fish, hence I only ordered vegan soups but they were substitued. Kindly provide me a refund for all incorrect items and follow instructions on future orders for alllergy columns and specially dietary requirements. Regards, [Your Name]
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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

Dear support team, Through this email I would like to raise a complain regarding my wrong and inappropriate delivery. Last weekend I had placed my weekly grocery order online which was supposed to get delivered at sector 2, road no-05, Faridabad, the order list contained pulses, edible oil, spices and some snacks, but unfortunately the order which I received was completely something else. Instead of pulses, brown rice and in place of snacks, beverages were delivered, additionally, few items to which I am allergic was also including. This has caused serious inconvenience and delay in my regular schedule wasting my time and money. Kindly, make necessary arrangements to refund my amount at the earliest hour. Regards [Your Name]
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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.

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