You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

For the past seven days, you were late for work due to some unavoidable issues at home.

Write a letter to your manager explaining why you were late for work for several days. In your letter,

• explain why you were late for the last seven days
• apologise for the delay
• assure your manager that you will be on time from now on

Write at least 150 words.

MODEL ANSWER>>>

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to you to give you an explanation for the failure in being on time to the office and to seek apology for the same.

I have been particular in the case of punctuality since my joining in your office. However, my mother suffered lung infection almost a week ago, and the doctor advised her 10 days complete rest and isolation. This made me difficult to maintain the work-life balance as I had to substitute her works at home.

I know that it is not an acceptable behaviour from a responsible employee. The delay has affected the office works, I presume, and I apologize for the situation.

Fortunately, I got a temporary maid, who has already started helping us. Therefore, I assure that from now onwards I will be in the office on time. I will also complete my pending work this week.

Once again, I express my sincere apologies.

Yours faithfully,

Helen