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4.0/ 5
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The email effectively communicates the heating issue and its effects, maintaining a polite tone throughout. However, minor grammatical errors and a lack of more sophisticated vocabulary limit the overall effectiveness.
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4/5Breakdown
Clear purpose4/5
Complete response4/5
Addresses requirements4/5
Working well
- Clear description of the problem — “Recently, you noticed that the heating system is not working properly, and the temperature in your apartment drops significantly at night.”
- Impact on personal comfort — “the temperature in your apartment drops significantly at night”
- Request for timeline and temporary solutions — “Request a specific timeline for repairs; Ask about temporary solutions”
To improve
- Lack of specific details Try: Recently, I noticed that the heating system fails to maintain a consistent temperature, often shutting off unexpectedly.
- Limited elaboration on impact Try: As a result, I find it difficult to sleep comfortably, and it has started to affect my daily routine.
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