Structured Practice

TOEFL Writing 5: Write an Email: housing repair

Descriptive Answer

Descriptive Answer 0 marks 8 minutes 140 words

Task instructions

Write directly, clearly, and accurately for the stated purpose and audience.

Write to housing services describing a repair problem, urgency, and suitable access times.

Practice workspace

Write notes or your response

08:00
Reveal sample answer

A strong response fulfils the purpose, uses specific support, and maintains accurate sentence structure and appropriate tone.

Suggested approach

Identify audience and purpose; state the main point early; support it with one or two specific details; close efficiently.

Official-style scoring criteria

Evaluate clarity, relevance, language control, and completion of the requested communicative task.

Self-assessment rubric

Task fulfilment; organisation; development; vocabulary; grammar and mechanics.