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3.0/ 5
FairPartially Successful
The email effectively addresses the necessary inquiries but suffers from grammatical errors and awkward phrasing. While it maintains a polite tone, the lack of clarity and precision in language limits its effectiveness.
19 / 30
Intermediate
Content
3/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5
Working well
- Clear Purpose — “I am Alex Chen writing to ask you about the notice period required to move out of the appartment”
- Inquiry about Penalties — “I would like to know is there any penalty for breaking the lease early”
- Request for Key Return Procedure — “I would like you to inform me about the procedure to submit my appartment keys”
To improve
- Lack of Clarity Try: Firstly, I would like to know if there is any penalty for breaking the lease early. Secondly, should I pay it at the reception before leaving, or can I transfer it online?
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