Write an Email — scored sample answer
You are a university student named Alex Martinez, and you are…
3.5/5 on the ETS 0-5 rater rubric
The email effectively communicates the main points but suffers from grammatical errors and awkward phrasing that hinder clarity. Improvements in sentence structure and vocabulary precision would enhance the overall quality.
Reach120 practice band estimate — not an official ETS score How we estimate
21 / 30
legacy comparison · pre-2026 scale
Content
3.5/5Breakdown
Working well
- Clear purpose — “I am writing to inquire about if the audio- visual equipment is availiable on November 15th”
- Gratitude expressed — “Thank you for your time and consedration”
To improve
- Awkward syntax Try: I am responsible for planning an event for the Engineering Club.
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