Checking your writing

Try it at exam pace · 10 min

1. Im write to you about the trip.

   I'm writing to you about the trip.

   Apostrophe + present continuous for the reason you're writing.

2. We will meet at Saturday.

   We will meet on Saturday.

   on + day.

3. I hope you are fine and see you soon.

   I hope you're well. See you soon!

   Split long strings into short, clear sentences.

4. 4

   Your reply is 60 words. You should:

   Copy sentences from the task.Leave it — shorter is safer.Add detail and a reason until it's about 100 words.
5. 5

   The best final check for an email reply is:

   Tick each of the four notes to confirm you answered it.Count the paragraphs.Change all the vocabulary.

6. Extra task

   Five-point check — use it on your last piece of writing

   • 1 Task: is every note or instruction answered?
   • 2 Length: about 100 words?
   • 3 Verbs: right tense, right ending (he plays, I went)?
   • 4 Linking: at least three linkers (because, so, however, after that)?
   • 5 Spelling and punctuation: capitals, full stops, apostrophes.