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Formal Complaint Letter #261
GT Writing Task 1

You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.

You have bought some clothing online and are not satisfied with your purchase.

Write an email to the company that you bought the clothing from. In your email,

  • give details of the purchase
  • describe the problem
  • explain why you need a replacement urgently

Write at least 150 words.

You do NOT need to write any addresses at the top of your letter.

Begin your letter as follows: Dear ……………,

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197 words · 3 body paragraphs
Opening

I hope this email finds you well.

Bullet 1

give details of the purchase

I recently made a purchase of a pair of jeans and a t-shirt from your online store on 15th March 2022. The order number is #12345 and the total amount paid was $50. The items were delivered promptly on 20th March 2022.

Bullet 2

describe the problem

Unfortunately, upon trying on the clothing, I noticed that the jeans were the wrong size and the t-shirt had a small tear on the sleeve. The jeans were supposed to be a size 32, but they appear to be closer to a size 28. Additionally, the tear on the t-shirt is quite noticeable and affects the overall appearance of the garment.

Bullet 3

explain why you need a replacement urgently

I am in urgent need of a replacement for both the jeans and the t-shirt as I had purchased them for an important event coming up next week. It is crucial for me to have the correct sizes and undamaged clothing in time for the event. I kindly request that you expedite the replacement process to ensure I receive the items before the event.

Closing

I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and look forward to hearing from you soon. Thank you for your understanding and assistance.

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