Write an Email — scored sample answer
You are a student in Dr. Emily Carter's 'Introduction to Quantum…
3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email effectively addresses all required points and maintains a polite tone, which is a strength. However, grammatical errors and vague phrasing detract from its overall clarity and effectiveness.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
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Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Working well
- Clear request for clarification — “I wanted a clarification on it.”
- Expresses gratitude — “I would appreciate if you could help me in this matter.”
To improve
- Lack of specificity Try: I attended your lecture on 'Introduction to Quantum Mechanics' on Oct 25, and I found the explanation of wave-particle duality particularly confusing. Could you please clarify this concept?
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