Back to SamplesWrite an Email — Sample
3.0/ 5
FairPartially Successful
The email includes the necessary details about the textbook return but suffers from grammatical errors and awkward phrasing, which detracts from its clarity. While the social conventions are mostly appropriate, the overall language accuracy is limited.
19 / 30
Intermediate
Content
3/5Breakdown
Clear purpose3/5
Complete response3/5
Addresses requirements3/5
Working well
- Clear identification — “I am Kevin Torres, a student of the second year of history school”
- Expresses urgency — “the last week I bought a book”
To improve
- Lack of clarity in request Try: provide the details of the return process and the timeline for receiving a full refund
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