Writing IELTS GT Taks 1 - expressions

Question 1

APOLOGIZING

Answer 1

Please accept my sincere apologies for…
I am very sorry about what happened
Sorry for…

Question 2

ASKING FOR HELP

Answer 2

I would be grateful if you could (provide me some guidance…)
I would appreciate if you could…
I was wondering if you could help me

Question 3

ASKING FOR INFORMATION

Answer 3

I am writing to inquire about
I am writing to find out about
I would like to know

Question 4

COMPLAINING

Answer 4

I am writing to express my dissatisfaction with…
I am writing to express my annoyance with…
I’m not happy with

Question 5

EXPRESSING SATISFACTION

Answer 5

I was delighted to learn that
I was thrilled to hear that
… was very enjoyable

Question 6

EXPRESSING CONCERN

Answer 6

I am writing to express my concern about
I was very sorry to learn that
I was very sorry to hear that

Question 7

GIVING BAD NEWS

Answer 7

I regret to advise you that…
I regret to inform you…
I am very sorry to tell you…

Question 8

GIVING GOOD NEWS

Answer 8

I am pleased to advise you…
I am delighted to inform you…
I am happy to tell you…

Question 9

GIVING REASONS

Answer 9

This is due to…
This is a result of…
This is because

Question 10

MAKING SUGGESTIONS

Answer 10

Perhaps it would be useful to
Perhaps it would be possible to
It might be helpful to

Question 11

THANKING

Answer 11

I am extremely grateful for
I really appreciate
Thank you for