CBSE Class 10 English Enquiry Letter Writing Assignment Set 02

Question 1. You have recently passed your secondary board exam. You want to seek admission in a coaching institute in Kota, Rajasthan for your preparation for IIT. Write a letter to the institute enquiring about the fee structure, admission schedule, accommodation, etc.
Answer:
A-4/49, ABC Apartment
Sector-20, Noida, U.P.
20 May 20XX
The Director
Excellent Tutorial
Kota, Rajasthan
Subject: Admission to IIT preparatory classes
Sir/Madam
Through your advertisement in the Times of India, I have come to know that your institute is a very reputed institute providing preparatory tutorial for admission in IITs and other top-rated engineering colleges of the country.
Some of my neighbours and my seniors have got admission in some prestigious colleges through your classes. Hence, I am interested to seek admission in your institute.
So, please give me the following information:
(i) Schedule of admission and its process
(ii) Fee structure
(iii) Accommodation
(iv) Required documents
I request you to please send the information at the earliest.
Yours faithfully
Ravi Prakash

Writing Tips:
1. Introductory paragraph: the reference of the advertisement; main paragraph: the details you need; concluding paragraph: request for a prompt reply.
2. Ask only for information; an enquiry letter does not place an order or make a payment.

Question 2. You are Rajat/Rajni, Activity incharge of Ryan International School, Dwarka, New Delhi. Your school is planning to visit Kerala during summer vacations with 150 students and 7 teachers. Write a letter of enquiry to the Tour Manager, Balaji Tours and Travels, Connaught Place, New Delhi, enquiring about the itinerary, charges, accommodation, food and other facilities.
Answer:
Ryan International School
Dwarka
New Delhi
16 March 20XX
The Manager
Balaji Tours and Travels
134, Connaught Place
New Delhi
Subject: Enquiry about the charges and facilities provided
Sir
With reference to your advertisement in the Hindustan Times, dated 14th March, 20XX, I have come to know that you organize educational tours for schools and colleges. Our school is planning for an educational trip with 150 students and 7 teachers to Kerala during summer vacation from 5 June 20XX to 12 June 20XX.
Kindly furnish me with the following details:
(i) Travel itinerary
(ii) Total charges - cost per head
(iii) Accommodation (AC rooms)
(iv) Food/meals provided
(v) Places to visit (sightseeing, shopping)
(vi) Special attractions
(vii) Pick and drop facility
(viii) Mode of transport (Air/Train)
(ix) Discount for students
It shall be highly appreciated if the details are provided to us at the earliest.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Rajat
(Activity incharge)

Writing Tips:
1. Give the group size and travel dates so that the tour operator can quote exact charges.
2. Cover every point named in the question: itinerary, charges, accommodation, food and other facilities.

Question 3. You are Mohit/Mohini, a resident of 432, Arjun Nagar, Jaipur. Last week, you came across an advertisement pertaining to vocational courses and wish to join the same during the summer break. Write a letter of enquiry to the Director, Avons Academy, 134, Maharaja Nagar, Jaipur enquiring about the details of the course.
Answer:
432, Arjun Nagar
Jaipur
10 May 20XX
The Director
Avons Academy
134, Maharaja Nagar
Jaipur
Subject: Enquiry about the details of the course in Java
Sir
Apropos of your advertisement published in the Hindustan Times, dated 8th May, 20XX, I wish to state that I am a student of class X and have appeared for the Secondary School Examination. I want to pursue a short term course in Java during the break as I have two months' time at my disposal.
Kindly furnish me with the following details:
(i) Duration of the course
(ii) Fee structure & Mode of payment
(iii) Faculty
(iv) Class duration
(v) Teacher-Student ratio
(vi) Medium of Instruction
(vii) Transportation facility, if available
(viii) Certificate or Diploma Course
(ix) Discount for school students, if any
It shall be highly appreciated if the details are provided to me at the earliest.
Thanking you
Yours faithfully
Mohit

Writing Tips:
1. Name the exact course you are interested in, both in the subject line and in the body.
2. A private individual signs with the name only; no designation is needed.

Question 4. You are Parvati/Praveen, Store incharge of Aman Stores, 32/54, Ravi Nagar, Delhi. Your store requires school bags and accessories in bulk for the commencement of the new session. Write a letter of enquiry to the Sales Manager, Duckback Industries Ltd, 13/4, Maharajpur, Delhi enquiring about the details of goods manufactured.
Answer:
Aman Stores
32/54, Ravi Nagar
Delhi
10 January 20XX
Ref. No. ABCL/Sales/99/2567
The Sales Manager
M/s Duckback Industries Limited
13/4, Maharajpur
Delhi
Subject: Enquiry about school bags and accessories
Sir
There has been an enormous demand by our customers of the school bags and accessories that you manufacture for primary and secondary school students and they are enquiring about quality, price, durability, etc.
We shall feel obliged if you could please send us 100 pieces of school bags for every age group on approval or return basis.
If we find the quality and price satisfactory, we can place a bigger order. Before placing order, we would like you to send the samples. You can send 500 bags on approval basis.
The remaining unsold pieces within a period of one month from receipt thereof would be returned to you at our expense.
We hope to hear from you very soon.
Yours faithfully
Parvati
(Store incharge)

Writing Tips:
1. A business enquiry may carry a reference number below the date.
2. Explain why you are enquiring (customer demand) before asking for samples, prices and terms.

Question 5. You are Arvind/Vrinda, Director of Shubham Steels, 50, Hauz Khas Market, New Delhi. You intend to purchase Prestige pressure cookers, non-stick pans and induction plates from their factory outlet at 12/567, Industrial Area, Ghaziabad, U.P. Write a letter of enquiry asking for latest catalogues and price lists.
Answer:
Shubham Steels
50, Hauz Khas Market
New Delhi
22 March 20XX
Ref. No. BOPL/Sales/99/8912
The Sales Manager
M/s Prestige Industries
12/567, Industrial Area
Ghaziabad
U.P.
Subject: Enquiry about kitchenwares
Sir
We are one of the leading home appliance dealers in South Delhi. We wish to purchase a large number of 'Prestige' brand pressure cookers, induction plates and non-stick kitchenwares of all sizes from you, as we plan to open a chain of stores across Delhi-NCR.
Kindly send us the latest catalogues of the above mentioned utensils and their spare parts with current price lists of all sizes and details of their dimensions. Let us know the special discount as admissible to wholesalers.
An early reply of the desired information will be appreciated.
Yours faithfully
Vrinda
(Director)

Writing Tips:
1. Introduce your firm in one line so the manufacturer knows you are a bulk buyer.
2. Ask specifically for catalogues, price lists and the wholesale discount.

Writing Tips:
1. A table can be used in an enquiry too, but ask for prices and terms instead of placing the order.
2. Promise a firm order on receipt of satisfactory information.