Combined Exercises

 

SECTION 1: Email Mastery Zone (1.5 Hours)

✉️ Task 1: Spot the Mistakes (30 mins)

Incorrect Email:

Subject: urgent Request meeting reschedule

Hi Team,

I’m won't be able to attend todays meeting because my mother is sick. Can we move it to tomorrow at 11 am? sorry for inconvenience.

Best regards

Anjali

✅ Your Task: Rewrite the email with correct grammar, punctuation, and a professional tone.

✉️ Task 2: Situation-Based Email (1 Hour)

Choose 2 out of 4 workplace situations and write formal emails:

Inform your manager about a delay in completing your report.

Apologize to a client for a mistake in delivery.

Thank a teammate for helping you complete a task.

Request permission to attend a corporate webinar.

✅ Each email must include:

Proper subject line

Greeting & closing

Formal, polite language

Paragraph structure

1. 

Subject: Delay in Report Submission

Dear Sir,

I hope you are well.

I wanted to let you know that my report will be delayed. I am still working on some parts and need a bit more time to finish it properly. I expect to submit it by 8th May.

I’m sorry for the delay and your understanding.

Best regards,
Khayoom

2. 

Subject: Apology for Delivery Mistake

Dear Delivery's Man,

I hope you are doing well.

I’m very sorry, for l am can't see in your recent delivery. We sent the wrong items by accident. We are now fixing the issue and will send the correct items as soon.

Please accept our apologies for the trouble this caused. Thank you.

Kind regards,
Khayoom

🔶 SECTION 2: Grammar & Clarity Boost (1 Hour)

🧩 Task 3: Fill in the Prepositions (20 mins)

Fill in the blanks with correct prepositions:

She is responsible this preparing the presentation.

The files are located on the desk.

He apologized for the mistake he made.

We discussed the issue with the team.

The meeting starts at 10 a.m. sharp.

🧠 Task 4: Sentence Corrections (40 mins)

Correct the grammar, spelling, and structure in these sentences:

We not receive the feedback yet.

We have not receive the feedback yet.

The report need to submitted by tomorrow.

The report need to the submitted by tomorrow.

Manager told us finish the task fastly.

Manager told us to finish the task fastly.

They was confused about the instructions.

I am working here since two years.

l been working here since two years.

🔶 SECTION 3: Comprehension & Expression (1.5 Hours)

📖 Task 5: Reading and Summary (45 mins)

Passage:

“Modern workplaces focus not just on productivity but also on mental well-being. Many companies now offer flexible work schedules, wellness programs, and mental health support. Employees feel more motivated when their efforts are recognized. Communication, appreciation, and a healthy environment help teams grow stronger.”

📌 Your Tasks:

Write the main idea of the passage

Modern workplaces focus not just on productivity but also on mental well-being.

Write 5 bullet points summarizing it

wellness programs, mental health support, Communication, appreciation and healthy environment.

Find meanings of the words: “well-being”, “motivated”, “recognized”, “environment”, “support”

Well-being – Feeling good, healthy, and happy.

Motivated – Wanting to do something.

Recognized – Noticed and thanked for your work.

Environment – The place around you.

Support – Help from others.

Write 3 ways a company can support mental well-being

Offer flexible work hours so employees can balance work and personal life.

Provide access to counseling or mental health services for those who need help.

Create a positive and respectful work environment where people feel safe and valued.

✍️ Task 6: Visual-Based Creative Writing (45 mins)

Look at the image provided by your mentor (a busy office scene / Zoom call / workspace).

🖼️ Describe what’s happening in the picture in 5-8 sentences.

The office is busy. People are working at their desks. Some are typing on computers, and others are talking on the phone. A manager is standing and talking to two workers. There are papers and coffee cups on the desks. One person is looking out the window while drinking tea. Everyone looks busy but working together. The office feels active and full of energy.

Then write a short paragraph (5 lines) titled: “A Day in My Office Life”

My day at the office starts with checking emails. I spend most of the day working on tasks and joining meetings. During breaks, I relax and have some coffee. The office is busy, and everyone is focused. At the end of the day, I finish my work and get ready for tomorrow.

🔶 SECTION 4: Office Roleplay & Expression (1 Hour)

🎭 Task 7: Roleplay Writing

Write what you would say (in written form) in these situations:

You are in a Zoom meeting and need to ask for clarification.

Sorry to interrupt, but could you please clarify what you meant by that? I want to make sure I fully understand before we move forward.

Your teammate forgot to include your name in the report.

Hi Daksha, I noticed my name wasn't included in the report. Could you please add it when you have a moment? Thanks for catching that!

You are explaining how to log into an app to a new intern.

First, open the app and click on the 'Log In' button. Then, enter your username and password. If you haven’t received them yet, let me know, and I’ll get them to you. Once logged in, you’ll be able to access everything you need for the project.

You are welcoming a new employee to your team.

Hi John, welcome to the team! We’re really excited to have you onboard. If you have any questions or need help getting settled, feel free to reach out. Looking forward to working together!

You need to remind your team about a deadline politely.

Hi everyone, just a friendly reminder that the deadline for [Task/Project Name] is coming up on [Date]. Please make sure to complete everything by then. Let me know if you need any help or have questions!.

🧠 BONUS TASK (Optional - 30 Minutes)

Emoji Story

Use these emoji sets to create 2-3 sentences for each:

📅💼😰

It's Monday, and I have a lot of work. I'm feeling stressed about getting everything done.

🧑‍💻☕📊

I’m working on a project and drinking coffee. I’m looking at some numbers to finish the task.

📞❌🤷‍♂️

I called jithn, but jithu didn’t answer to me. I’m not sure what to do next.

😎📝✅

I completed the report and checked it. It’s done and I feel good about it!

🤔📧🛑

I got an important email. I need to think carefully before I reply.

📌 Submission Guidelines:

Submit all answers typed in a document or handwritten as instructed

Use proper spelling and punctuation

Avoid using tools like ChatGPT; think and write on your own

Ask for help only if stuck, but try solving yourself first